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The Play House
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The Play House

1921-10-26 · 24 min · ★ 6.9

Comedy · Fantasy

Upon waking from the dream of a theater peopled entirely by numerous Buster Keatons, a lowly stage hand causes havoc everywhere he works.

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Directors
Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline
Production companies
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Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Buster KeatonBuster KeatonOrchestra / Minstrels / Dancers / Audience / Stagehand
Edward F. ClineEdward F. ClineOrangutan Trainer (uncredited)
Virginia FoxVirginia FoxTwin (uncredited)
Joe MurphyJoe MurphyOne of the Zouaves (uncredited)
Joe RobertsJoe RobertsActor / Stage Manager (uncredited)
Sybil SeelySybil SeelyTwin (uncredited)

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