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"Behind the Screen" is a 1916 American silent comedy short film starring Charlie Chaplin, produced by the Mutual Film Corporation. The film is set behind the scenes of a bustling movie studio, with Chaplin playing an overworked stagehand named David who contends with a tyrannical foreman played by Eric Campbell. Co-starring Edna Purviance, the narrative features a subplot involving a workers' strike and serves as a self-reflexive satire of early Hollywood film production.
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Who stars in the 1916 silent film Behind the Screen?
The film stars Charlie Chaplin, who was producing a series of highly successful shorts for the Mutual Film Corporation at the time. He plays an overworked stagehand named David.
What is the setting of Behind the Screen?
As the title suggests, the movie is set behind the scenes of a bustling early 20th-century movie studio. It parodies the chaotic nature of film production during that era.
Does Behind the Screen feature Charlie Chaplin's famous Tramp character?
Chaplin plays a stagehand rather than his iconic Little Tramp persona, though he still sports the familiar mustache. The comedy revolves around his physical slapstick with heavy props and a tyrannical boss.
What studio produced Behind the Screen?
The short film was produced by the Mutual Film Corporation. Chaplin made some of his most beloved early work during his time at Mutual.
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