The Play House (1921)

the playhouse poster The Play House (1921)

Run time: 18 min
Rating: 7.7
Genres: Short | Comedy | Fantasy
Director: Edward F. Cline, Buster Keaton
Writers: Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline
Stars: Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline, Virginia Fox
Storyline
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. Written by Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>
Details:
Release Date: 6 October 1921 (USA)

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