The Play House

He apes the ape as no one else can ape him

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

Released: Oct 26, 1921

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Top Cast

Buster Keaton

Orchestra / Minstrels / Dancers / Audience / Stagehand

Edward F. Cline

Orangutan Trainer (uncredited)

Virginia Fox

Twin (uncredited)

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