The Property Man (1914)
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Charlie is in charge of stage "props" and has trouble with actors' luggage and conflicts over who gets the star's dressing room. Once the dressing-room issue is resolved the next issue is getting everyone on stage with the correct backdrop. Backstage Charlie and an old man fight, often disrupting the on-stage performances. The audience also break into a fight, and a hose brought out behind the scenes ends up squirted over them.
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Charlie ChaplinProperty Man (uncredited)
Phyllis AllenLena Fat
Alice DavenportActressCharles BennettGeorge Ham, Lena's Husband
Jess DandyGarlico the Strong Man / Man in Audience
Vivian EdwardsGoo Goo Sister
Cecile ArnoldGoo Goo Sister (uncredited)Joe BordeauxOld Actor (uncredited)
Norma NicholsVaudeville ArtistDan AlbertMan in Second Row Audience (uncredited)Helen CarruthersGarlico's Assistant (uncredited)Dixie CheneWoman in Second Row Audience (uncredited)Keywords
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What is The Property Man about?
Charlie is in charge of stage "props" and has trouble with actors' luggage and conflicts over who gets the star's dressing room. Once the dressing-room issue is resolved the next issue is getting everyone on stage with the correct backdrop. Backstage Charlie and an old man fight, often disrupting the on-stage performances. The audience also break into a fight, and a hose brought out behind the scenes ends up squirted over them.
How long is The Property Man?
The Property Man has a runtime of 24 minutes.