Back Stage
Originally released in 1917. Back Stage is a comedy film. directed by Arvid E. Gillstrom. At just 13 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Billy West, Oliver Hardy, and Ethel Marie Burton
Synopsis
Props, the stage man, and his assistant at the Orpheum Theater, Plunkville divide their time equally between drinking and attention to duty. Trouble starts when the new acts arrive. The Wiggle sisters, a Hawaiian act, demand the star dressing room but Props turns them down, but relents when Babe, the strong man, and his beautiful wife, Ethel Burton because he is smitten. Once the show begins Props is forever getting in the way of the performers and his bibulous assistant has an unfortunate propensity for dropping the curtain at the wrong moments. Things only get crazier from there.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1917
109 years ago
Runtime
0h 13m
13 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- King Bee Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Back Stage about?
Props, the stage man, and his assistant at the Orpheum Theater, Plunkville divide their time equally between drinking and attention to duty. Trouble starts when the new acts arrive. The Wiggle sist...
Who directed Back Stage?
Back Stage was directed by Arvid E. Gillstrom.
How long is Back Stage?
Back Stage has a runtime of 0 hours and 13 minutes (13 minutes total).
When was Back Stage released?
Back Stage was released on January 1, 1917 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Back Stage?
The main cast of Back Stage includes Billy West, Oliver Hardy, Ethel Marie Burton, Polly Bailey, Ethelyn Gibson.