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.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorCharlie Chaplin

WriterCharlie Chaplin, Maverick Terrell, Vincent Bryan

Cinematographer

Roland Totheroh

EditorCharlie Chaplin

ProducerCharlie Chaplin, Henry P. Caulfield

Cast

Charlie Chaplinas David - Property Man's Assistant

Eric Campbellas Goliath - Property Man

Edna Purvianceas Aspiring Actress

Henry Bergmanas Director of Historical Film

Tom Woodas Actor (uncredited)

Wesley Rugglesas Actor (uncredited)

Charlotte Mineauas Actress (uncredited)

Leota Bryanas Actress (uncredited)

Frank J. Colemanas Assistant Director (uncredited)

James T. Kelleyas Cameraman (uncredited)

Lloyd Baconas Director of Comical Film (uncredited)

Albert Austinas Stagehand (uncredited)

John Randas Stagehand (uncredited)

Leo Whiteas Stagehand (uncredited)

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

Shoulder Arms1918

Both directed by Charlie Chaplin, and both starring Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance and Henry Bergman

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The Idle Class1921Both directed by Charlie Chaplin, and both starring Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance and Henry Bergman
Sunnyside1919Both directed by Charlie Chaplin, and both starring Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance and Henry Bergman

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