Convict 13
A young golfer is mugged by an escaped convict and finds himself in a prison where he foils a jailbreak.
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This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie stars by making a tax deductible contribution. FEEL FREE TO FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @SilentFilmGems "Convict 13" is a short comedy starring Buster Keaton and featuring Joe Roberts, a star of Silent Hall of Fame. Directed by Eddie Cline, Buster Keaton Produced by Joseph Schenck Scenario by Eddie Cline, Buster Keaton Starring Buster Keaton, Joe Roberts, Sybil Seely, Eddie Cline, Joe Keaton Cinematography Elgin Lessley Distributed by Metro Pictures Release date October 27, 1920 Running time 19 min. Country United States Language Silent film, English intertitles Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976: "Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."
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- Director
- Edward F. Cline
- Starring
- Buster Keaton, Sybil Seely, Joe Roberts, Edward F. Cline, Joe Keaton, Harry Keaton, Louise Keaton
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