Comedy · United States of America · 1920 · 22m

Convict 13

Convict 13 poster
Director
Edward F. ClineBuster Keaton
Cast
Buster Keaton as Golfer Turned Prisoner, Guard Sybil Seely as Socialite, Warden's Daughter Joe Roberts as The Crazed Prisoner Edward F. Cline as Hangman Joe Keaton as Prisoner Harry Keaton as Little guard that Big Joe knocks out (uncredited)
Crew
Buster Keaton — Editor Edward F. Cline — Writer Buster Keaton — Writer Joseph M. Schenck — Producer
Tagline

BUSTER KEATON Supported by his celebrated family of Vaudeville fame — "The Four Keatons" in his second comedy — "Convict 13" You'll say this is as funny as Fatty Arbuckle ever made.

Synopsis

A young golfer is mugged by an escaped convict and finds himself in a prison where he foils a jailbreak.

Mood & Themes
silent filmshort film
Key Collaborators
Edward F. Cline Director Buster Keaton Director Buster Keaton Editor Edward F. Cline Writer Buster Keaton Writer Joseph M. Schenck Producer
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