Behind the Screen is a 1916short film written and directed by Charlie Chaplin, who also starred along with Eric Campbell and Edna Purviance. In the film, which takes place in a movie studio, Chaplin plays a stagehand named David, while Campbell ("Goliath") plays his supervisor. Much of the film is slapstick comedy, but other issues are also brought up, such as a stagehand strike, as well as a plotline in which Purviance, unable to become an actress, dresses as a man and becomes a stagehand. The film is silent. 1916 is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar) Events January-February January 1 -The first successful blood transfusion using blood that had been stored and cooled. ... A short film (also short or short subject) is a motion picture that is shorter than the average feature film. ... Chaplin in his costume as The Tramp Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin, (April 16, 1889 – December 25, 1977) was the most famous actor in early to mid Hollywood cinema, and later also a notable director. ... Eric Campbell (born Alfred Eric Campbell; 1878-1917) was a silent film star, who was featured in eleven films by Charlie Chaplin. ... Edna Purviance (October 21, 1895 – January 11, 1958) was an actress during the silent movie era. ... Slapstick is a type of comedy involving physical action. ... A silent film is a film which has no accompanying soundtrack. ...
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