Behind the Screen(1916)
Behind the Screen Synopsis
During the troubled shooting of several movies, David, the prop man's assistant, meets an aspiring actress who tries to find work in the studio. Things get messy when the stagehands decide to go on strike.
Behind the Screen (1916) is a comedy and romance film directed by Charlie Chaplin, released on November 13, 1916 with a runtime of 24m. It stars Charlie Chaplin, Eric Campbell, Edna Purviance and Henry Bergman. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 100 ratings.
- Director:
- Charlie Chaplin
- Writers:
- Charlie Chaplin, Vincent Bryan, Maverick Terrell
- Producers:
- Charlie Chaplin, Henry P. Caulfield
- Cinematographer:
- Roland Totheroh
- Production:
- Lone Star Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Behind the Screen Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charlie Chaplin
as David - Property Man's Assistant
Eric Campbell
as Goliath - Property Man
Edna Purviance
as Aspiring Actress
Henry Bergman
as Director of Historical Film
- Tom Wood
Tom Wood
as Actor (uncredited)
Wesley Ruggles
as Actor (uncredited)
Charlotte Mineau
as Actress (uncredited)
- Leota Bryan
Leota Bryan
as Actress (uncredited)
Frank J. Coleman
as Assistant Director (uncredited)
James T. Kelley
as Cameraman (uncredited)
Lloyd Bacon
as Director of Comical Film (uncredited)
Albert Austin
as Stagehand (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Charlie Chaplin, written by Charlie Chaplin, Vincent Bryan and Maverick Terrell, produced by Charlie Chaplin and Henry P. Caulfield.
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Behind the Screen Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 100 ratings.
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Behind the Screen – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Behind the Screen online?
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Behind the Screen (1916) is available to stream on Philo, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Behind the Screen?
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The main cast of Behind the Screen (1916) includes Charlie Chaplin, Eric Campbell, Edna Purviance, Henry Bergman and Tom Wood. The film was directed by Charlie Chaplin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Behind the Screen released?
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Behind the Screen was released on November 13, 1916 and runs for 24m.
Is Behind the Screen worth watching?
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Behind the Screen (1916) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 100 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.