The Play House
“He apes the ape as no one else can ape him!”
Upon waking from the dream of a theater peopled entirely by numerous Buster Keatons, a lowly stage hand causes havoc everywhere he works.
Where to watch The Play House in United States
Can I watch The Play House in United States? Yes — you can stream The Play House in United States on Kanopy, Public Domain Movies, and Fawesome, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video.
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Amazon VideoClick a service to open The Play House there. Availability last verified on October 20, 2026.
Where is The Play House streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Public Domain Movies, Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , SFR Play | — |
About The Play House
The Play House is a 1921 English-language comedy and fantasy film directed by Buster Keaton and Edward F. Cline. The cast is led by Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline, Virginia Fox. It has a runtime of 0h 24m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Public Domain Movies, Fawesome.
The Play House was produced in United States of America. It was released on October 26, 1921.
- Director
- Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline
- Writers
- Edward F. Cline, Buster Keaton
- Release date
- October 26, 1921
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
The Play House cast & crew
The Play House was directed by Buster Keaton and Edward F. Cline and written by Edward F. Cline and Buster Keaton.
The cast features 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), and Sybil Seely as Twin (uncredited).
Behind the camera, it was produced by Joseph M. Schenck.
Is The Play House worth watching?
The Play House holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 150 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 0h 24m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and fantasy, The Play House is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Play House
In United States, you can stream The Play House on Kanopy, Public Domain Movies, and Fawesome, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Play House
Buster Keaton
Orchestra / Minstrels / Dancers / Audience / Stagehand
Edward F. Cline
Orangutan Trainer (uncredited)
Virginia Fox
Twin (uncredited)
Joe Murphy
One of the Zouaves (uncredited)
Joe Roberts
Actor / Stage Manager (uncredited)
Sybil Seely
Twin (uncredited)
The Play House — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Play House in United States?
The Play House is streaming on Kanopy, Public Domain Movies, Fawesome in United States.
▸Is The Play House on Kanopy?
Yes — The Play House is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is The Play House in?
The Play House is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Play House?
The Play House runs 0 hours 24 minutes (24 minutes).
▸What is The Play House rated?
It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 150 ratings.
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