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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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PhiloPhiloKanopyKanopyFawesomeFawesomeCineverseCineverse
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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 is streaming on Philo, Kanopy and Fawesome in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Behind the Screen on Netflix?

No, Behind the Screen is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Philo and Kanopy.

Is Behind the Screen on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Behind the Screen for free?

Behind the Screen is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Fawesome in United States.