“The Playhouse” is a 1921 American silent short comedy film directed by Buster Keaton and Edward F. Cline. The film is famous for its opening sequence, in which Keaton plays every role in a vaudeville theater—including the conductor, orchestra, actors, dancers, stagehands, and even the audience. This surreal trick-photography sequence turns out to be a dream, and Keaton wakes up as a stagehand who inadvertently causes chaos throughout the theater. The second half of the film follows Keaton as he falls for a girl who happens to be a twin, leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings. The film showcases Keaton’s technical artistry and inventive sight gags, making it one of his most visually creative works.
Credits: Director: Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline Producer: Joseph M. Schenck Starring: Buster Keaton, Virginia Fox, Joe Roberts, Monte Collins Screenplay: Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline Cinematography: Elgin Lessley
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