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Behind the Screen

6.5191624mMovieComedyRomance

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.

DirectorCharlie Chaplin
WritersCharlie Chaplin·Maverick Terrell
ProducersHenry P. Caulfield·Charlie Chaplin

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Charlie Chaplin

CCCharlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
David - Property Man's Assistant
ECEric Campbell
Eric Campbell
Goliath - Property Man
EPEdna Purviance
Edna Purviance
Aspiring Actress
HBHenry Bergman
Henry Bergman
Director of Historical Film
TW
Tom Wood
Actor (uncredited)
WRWesley Ruggles
Wesley Ruggles
Actor (uncredited)
CMCharlotte Mineau
Charlotte Mineau
Actress (uncredited)
LB
Leota Bryan
Actress (uncredited)
FCFrank J. Coleman
Frank J. Coleman
Assistant Director (uncredited)
JKJames T. Kelley
James T. Kelley
Cameraman (uncredited)
LBLloyd Bacon
Lloyd Bacon
Director of Comical Film (uncredited)
AAAlbert Austin
Albert Austin
Stagehand (uncredited)

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Behind the Screen — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Behind the Screen?

Behind the Screen isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Behind the Screen on Netflix?

No, Behind the Screen is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Is Behind the Screen on Amazon Prime Video?

Behind the Screen isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Behind the Screen for free?

Behind the Screen isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video.