The Playhouse_
"He apes the ape as no one else can ape him"
Upon waking from the dream of a theater peopled entirely by numerous Buster Keatons, a lowly stage hand causes havoc everywhere he works.
Starring
Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline, Virginia Fox
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Buster Keaton stars as Orchestra / Minstrels / Dancers / Audience / Stagehand in The Playhouse.
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Year context
The Playhouse was released 105 years ago in 1921.
Overview
Upon waking from the dream of a theater peopled entirely by numerous Buster Keatons, a lowly stage hand causes havoc everywhere he works.
The Playhouse is a Comedy, Fantasy film with a runtime of 0h 24m.
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What is The Playhouse about?
Upon waking from the dream of a theater peopled entirely by numerous Buster Keatons, a lowly stage hand causes havoc everywhere he works.
How long is The Playhouse?
The Playhouse has a runtime of 24 minutes (0h 24m).
Who stars in The Playhouse?
The cast of The Playhouse includes Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline, Virginia Fox, Joe Murphy, Joe Roberts.
What is the rating of The Playhouse?
The Playhouse has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 139 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Fantasy