Behind the Screen
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.
Where to watch Behind the Screen in United States
Can I watch Behind the Screen in United States? Yes — you can stream Behind the Screen in United States on Philo, Kanopy, and Fawesome, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video.
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Where is Behind the Screen streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Philo, Kanopy, Fawesome, Cineverse | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Canal VOD, Sooner |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About Behind the Screen
Behind the Screen is a 1916 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Charlie Chaplin. The cast is led by Charlie Chaplin, Eric Campbell, Edna Purviance. It has a runtime of 0h 24m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo, Kanopy, Fawesome.
Behind the Screen was produced by Lone Star Corporation and made in United States of America. It was released on November 13, 1916.
- Director
- Charlie Chaplin
- Writers
- Charlie Chaplin, Maverick Terrell, Vincent Bryan
- Release date
- November 13, 1916
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Lone Star Corporation
Behind the Screen cast & crew
Behind the Screen was directed by Charlie Chaplin and written by Charlie Chaplin, Maverick Terrell, and Vincent Bryan.
The cast features 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 as Actor (uncredited), and Wesley Ruggles as Actor (uncredited).
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Roland Totheroh and it was produced by Charlie Chaplin and Henry P. Caulfield.
Is Behind the Screen worth watching?
Behind the Screen holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 100 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 0h 24m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and romance, Behind the Screen is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Behind the Screen
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Cast of Behind the Screen
Charlie Chaplin
David - Property Man's Assistant
Eric Campbell
Goliath - Property Man
Edna Purviance
Aspiring Actress
Henry Bergman
Director of Historical Film
Tom Wood
Actor (uncredited)
Wesley Ruggles
Actor (uncredited)
Charlotte Mineau
Actress (uncredited)
Leota Bryan
Actress (uncredited)
Frank J. Coleman
Assistant Director (uncredited)
James T. Kelley
Cameraman (uncredited)
Lloyd Bacon
Director of Comical Film (uncredited)
Albert Austin
Stagehand (uncredited)
Behind the Screen — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Behind the Screen in United States?
Behind the Screen is streaming on Philo, Kanopy, Fawesome, Cineverse in United States.
▸Is Behind the Screen on Philo?
Yes — Behind the Screen is currently available on Philo in United States.
▸What language is Behind the Screen in?
Behind the Screen is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Behind the Screen?
Behind the Screen runs 0 hours 24 minutes (24 minutes).
▸What is Behind the Screen rated?
It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 100 ratings.
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