---
title: "The Play House"
year: 1921
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-play-house-1921"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 51362
imdb_id: "tt0012570"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 150
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Play House (1921) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-play-house-1921

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Play House is a 1921 American two-reel silent comic trick film. The film is directed by Edward F. Cline and Buster Keaton, and written by, directed by, and starring Buster Keaton. Cast members include Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline, Monte Collins, and Virginia Fox. The film runs for 22 to 24 minutes, and belongs to the comedy and fantasy genres. It is most famous for an opening sequence in which Keaton plays every role, appearing as a theater peopled entirely by numerous Buster Keatons. The plot follows a lowly stage hand who wakes up from this wacky dream and inadvertently causes havoc everywhere he works. The United States release date for the film is October 26, 1921.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Kanopy, Public Domain Movies, Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Edward F. Cline, Buster Keaton

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Buster Keaton** as *Orchestra / Minstrels / Dancers / Audience / Stagehand*
- **Edward F. Cline** as *Orangutan Trainer (uncredited)*
- **Virginia Fox** as *Twin (uncredited)*
- **Joe Murphy** as *One of the Zouaves (uncredited)*
- **Joe Roberts** as *Actor / Stage Manager (uncredited)*
- **Sybil Seely** as *Twin (uncredited)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Play House online?
The Play House is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Kanopy, Public Domain Movies, Fawesome. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Play House worth watching?
The Play House holds a community rating of 6.9/10 based on 150 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Fantasy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Play House and when was it released?
The Play House is a feature film with a runtime of 24 minutes. It was released in 1921. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Play House?
The Play House was directed by Edward F. Cline, Buster Keaton.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Play House — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/51362)
- [The Play House - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Play_House)
- [The Play House (Short 1921) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0012570/)
- [The Play House (1921) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-play-house/credits)

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