The Playhouse (S)
1921 · Movie · 22 min. · United States
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.
Direction Buster Keaton · Edward F. Cline
Cast Buster Keaton · Virginia Fox · Joe Roberts · Edward F. Cline · Joe Murphy
Screenplay Buster Keaton · Edward F. Cline
Cinematography Elgin Lessley
Original title The Playhouse (S)
Also known as The Play House
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594 votes (FilmAffinity)
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