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The Play House

The Play House

He apes the ape as no one else can ape him

19216.80h 24m

Overview

Upon waking from the dream of a theater peopled entirely by numerous Buster Keatons, a lowly stage hand causes havoc everywhere he works.

Directed by Edward F. Cline
Written by Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline
Produced by Joseph M. Schenck
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Top Cast

Buster Keaton

Buster Keaton

Orchestra / Minstrels / Dancers / Audience / Stagehand

Edward F. Cline

Edward F. Cline

Orangutan Trainer (uncredited)

Virginia Fox

Virginia Fox

Twin (uncredited)

Joe Murphy

Joe Murphy

One of the Zouaves (uncredited)

Joe Roberts

Joe Roberts

Actor / Stage Manager (uncredited)

Sybil Seely

Sybil Seely

Twin (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

backstagesilent filmshort film

About The Play House

The Play House is a comedy, fantasy film released in 1921 exploring themes of backstage, silent film, short film. Directed by Edward F. Cline, it stars Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline, Virginia Fox. Upon waking from the dream of a theater peopled entirely by numerous Buster Keatons, a lowly stage hand causes havoc everywhere he works.

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