Behind the Screen (1916): cast, story & where to watch
1916 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1916, Behind the Screen is a comedy and romance film directed by Charlie Chaplin, running about 24 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Behind the Screen stars Charlie Chaplin as David - Property Man's Assistant, Eric Campbell as Goliath - Property Man, Edna Purviance as Aspiring Actress and Henry Bergman as Director of Historical Film, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Behind the Screen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Behind the Screen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Behind the Screen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Behind the Screen (1916)?
- In US, Behind the Screen is available to stream on Philo and YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Behind the Screen worth watching?
- Behind the Screen holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Behind the Screen?
- Behind the Screen stars Charlie Chaplin, Eric Campbell, Edna Purviance, Henry Bergman and Tom Wood.
- When was Behind the Screen released?
- Behind the Screen was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 24 minutes.