Behind the Screen(1916)
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.
Movie: Behind the Screen
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David - Property Man's Assistant
Goliath - Property Man
Aspiring Actress
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Actress (uncredited)
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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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1916-11-13
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