Comedy · United States of America · 1914 · 12m

The Star Boarder

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Director

Cast

Charlie Chaplin as The Star Boarder aka The Tramp (uncredited) Minta Durfee as Landlady (uncredited) Edgar Kennedy as Landlady's Husband (uncredited) Gordon Griffith as Landlady's Son (uncredited) Alice Davenport as Landlady's Friend (uncredited) Harry McCoy as Boarder Assisting with Magic Lantern Show (uncredited)

Crew

Craig Hutchinson — Writer

Synopsis

A fun-loving little boy's magic lantern show exposes some indiscreet moments between his landlady mother and her star boarder.

Mood & Themes

misunderstanding silent film landlady taking a picture jealous husband flirtation landlady tenant relationship magic lantern not how looks

Key Collaborators

George Nichols Director Craig Hutchinson Writer

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