
Behind the Screen
Directed by Charlie Chaplin
Produced by Lone Star Corporation
A lighthearted silent-era slapstick comedy about a prop man's assistant and an aspiring actress navigating studio chaos and labor unrest with physical humor and romantic charm.
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.
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Questions people ask
Is Behind the Screen sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.
Is Behind the Screen easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.
Is Behind the Screen scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Does Behind the Screen end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is Behind the Screen violent? Not especially. Less violent than 62% of films.
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