The Star Boarder (1919)
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Larry's absurdly plush life of ease as a convict comes to an end when his sentence is up. Tossed out, he tries several ways, including a stickup to get back in the comfortable jail. Exchanging clothes with a lookalike escaped prisoner, he goes back, only to find he's to be hung. Now desperate to leave again, he joins other cons in a jailbreak.
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Larry SemonStar Boarder / Little Joe, Escaped Convict
Lucille CarlisleThe Warden's DaughterWilliam HauberOld Maid
Norma ShearerBig V Beauty Squad Member (uncredited)Chai HongPrisoner with long cueSnookySnooky
Frank AlexanderThe WardenKeywords
Movie DNA
Genre affinityComedy · CrimeTheme affinitySilent FilmDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference470250Actor preference310199 · 470250 · 666680
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Frequently asked questions about The Star Boarder
What is The Star Boarder about?
Larry's absurdly plush life of ease as a convict comes to an end when his sentence is up. Tossed out, he tries several ways, including a stickup to get back in the comfortable jail. Exchanging clothes with a lookalike escaped prisoner, he goes back, only to find he's to be hung. Now desperate to leave again, he joins other cons in a jailbreak.
How long is The Star Boarder?
The Star Boarder has a runtime of 20 minutes.