The Playhouse (S)

1921·United States·22 min.
The Playhouse (S)
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The opening scene, a dream sequence prior to the vaudeville routines which follow, is what makes this film famous. In it Keaton plays everyone in a theatre simultaneously (through multiple exposures). He is the band leader, all its members, the dancers on the stage and everyone in the audience.

CinematographyElgin Lessley
Original titleThe Playhouse (S)
Also known asThe Play House