The Play House(1921)
He apes the ape as no one else can ape him!
The Play House Synopsis
Upon waking from the dream of a theater peopled entirely by numerous Buster Keatons, a lowly stage hand causes havoc everywhere he works.
The Play House (1921) is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Buster Keaton, released on October 26, 1921 with a runtime of 24m. It stars Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline, Virginia Fox and Joe Murphy. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 146 ratings.
- Director:
- Buster Keaton
- Writers:
- Edward F. Cline, Buster Keaton
- Producers:
- Joseph M. Schenck
- Status:
- Released
The Play House Cast & Crew
Main cast
Buster Keaton
as Orchestra / Minstrels / Dancers / Audience / Stagehand
Edward F. Cline
as Orangutan Trainer (uncredited)
Virginia Fox
as Twin (uncredited)
Joe Murphy
as One of the Zouaves (uncredited)
Joe Roberts
as Actor / Stage Manager (uncredited)
Sybil Seely
as Twin (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Buster Keaton, written by Edward F. Cline and Buster Keaton, produced by Joseph M. Schenck.
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The Play House Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 146 ratings.
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The Play House – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Play House online?
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The Play House (1921) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Play House?
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The main cast of The Play House (1921) includes Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline, Virginia Fox, Joe Murphy and Joe Roberts. The film was directed by Buster Keaton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Play House released?
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The Play House was released on October 26, 1921 and runs for 24m.
Is The Play House worth watching?
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The Play House (1921) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 146 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.