The Playhouse

Access unlimited classics starting at just $5

Join Now

The Playhouse

346 views

6 Oct 1921

Description

The Playhouse is a 1921 silent short film written, directed by, and starring Buster Keaton. The movie runs for 22 minutes and is most famous for an opening sequence in which Keaton plays every role.

Cast

  • Buster Keaton – Audience / Orchestra / Mr. Brown – First Minstrel / Second Minstrel / Interlocutors / Stagehand
  • Edward F. Cline – Orangutan trainer (uncredited)
  • Virginia Fox – Twin (uncredited)
  • Joe Roberts – Actor-Stage Manager (uncredited)

Classification
GenresComedy Movies(comedy-movies) Indie Movies(indie-movies) Short Movies(short-movies) Silent Movies(silent-movies)
videos Classic Movies & Vintage Films to Stream movies Classic Movies: Silent, Noir, Horror & Comedy Films comedy-movies comedy movies Comedy Movies indie-movies indie movies Indie Movies short-movies short movies Short Movies silent-movies silent movies Silent Movies