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Behind the Screen

1916
Directed byCharlie Chaplin
0h 24m

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.

CAST
Charlie ChaplinDavid - Property Man's AssistantEric CampbellGoliath - Property ManEdna PurvianceAspiring Actress
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Henry BergmanDirector of Historical Film
Tom WoodActor (uncredited)
Wesley RugglesActor (uncredited)
Charlotte MineauActress (uncredited)
Leota BryanActress (uncredited)
Frank J. ColemanAssistant Director (uncredited)
James T. KelleyCameraman (uncredited)
DETAILS
GENRES
ComedyRomance
STATUSReleased
RATING
6.5

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