1921 The Playhouse (Buster Keaton, Virginia Fox, Joe Murphy)

The opening scene, a dream sequence prior to the vaudeville routines which follow, is what makes this film famous. In it Keaton plays everyone in a theatre simultaneously (through multiple exposures). He is the band leader, all its members, the dancers on the stage and everyone in the audience.

Cast
Buster Keaton ... Audience / Orchestra
Edward F. Cline ... Orangutan Trainer
Virginia Fox ... Twin
Joe Murphy ... One of the Zouaves
Joe Roberts ... Actor-Stage Manager

Directed By Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline
Screenplay Written By Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline
Produced By Joseph M. Schenck
Cinematography By Elgin Lessley
Film Editing By Buster Keaton

Details
Country USA
Release Date March 1922 (USA)
Production Co Joseph M. Schenck Productions
Filming Locations Arden Villa - 1145 Arden Road, Pasadena, California

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