

Back Stage
“The terrible tale of a stage carpenter who saw so much that he sawed but little.”
Roscoe and Buster give a bullying Strongman the what-for, but after the performance troupe quits it's up to Fatty and Buster to keep the show going.
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About Back Stage
Back Stage is a 1919 English-language comedy film directed by Roscoe Arbuckle. The cast is led by Roscoe Arbuckle, Buster Keaton, Jack Coogan Sr.. It has a runtime of 0h 26m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings.
Back Stage was produced by Comique Film Company and made in United States of America. It was released on September 7, 1919, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Roscoe Arbuckle
- Writers
- Jean C. Havez
- Release date
- September 7, 1919
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Comique Film Company
Back Stage cast & crew
Back Stage was directed by Roscoe Arbuckle and written by Jean C. Havez.
The cast features Roscoe Arbuckle as Stagehand, Buster Keaton as Stagehand, Jack Coogan Sr. as Clarence Marmalade, Al St. John as Stagehand, Molly Malone as Assistant, and William Collier Jr. as Stagehand.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Joseph M. Schenck.
Is Back Stage worth watching?
Back Stage holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 53 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 0h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, Back Stage is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Back Stage

Roscoe Arbuckle
Stagehand

Buster Keaton
Stagehand

Jack Coogan Sr.
Clarence Marmalade

Charles A. Post

Al St. John
Stagehand

Molly Malone
Assistant

William Collier Jr.
Stagehand
Back Stage — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Back Stage in India?
Back Stage is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸Where can I watch Back Stage in the US?
In the US, Back Stage is streaming on Public Domain Movies and Fawesome.
▸What language is Back Stage in?
Back Stage is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Back Stage?
Back Stage runs 0 hours 26 minutes (26 minutes).
▸What is Back Stage rated?
Back Stage is rated NR. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 53 ratings.











