Convict 13
“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.”
A young golfer is mugged by an escaped convict and finds himself in a prison where he foils a jailbreak.
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About Convict 13
Convict 13 is a 1920 English-language comedy film directed by Buster Keaton and Edward F. Cline. The cast is led by Buster Keaton, Sybil Seely, Joe Roberts. It has a runtime of 0h 22m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Public Domain Movies.
Convict 13 was produced by Joseph M. Schenck Productions and Metro Pictures Corporation and made in United States of America. It was released on October 27, 1920.
- Director
- Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline
- Writers
- Edward F. Cline, Buster Keaton
- Release date
- October 27, 1920
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Joseph M. Schenck Productions, Metro Pictures Corporation
Convict 13 cast & crew
Convict 13 was directed by Buster Keaton and Edward F. Cline and written by Edward F. Cline and Buster Keaton.
The cast features 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, and Harry Keaton as Little guard that Big Joe knocks out (uncredited).
Behind the camera, it was produced by Joseph M. Schenck.
Is Convict 13 worth watching?
Convict 13 holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 138 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 0h 22m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, Convict 13 is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Convict 13
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Cast of Convict 13
Buster Keaton
Golfer Turned Prisoner, Guard
Sybil Seely
Socialite, Warden's Daughter
Joe Roberts
The Crazed Prisoner
Edward F. Cline
Hangman
Joe Keaton
Prisoner
Harry Keaton
Little guard that Big Joe knocks out (uncredited)
Louise Keaton
(uncredited)
Convict 13 — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Convict 13 in United States?
Convict 13 is streaming on Kanopy, Public Domain Movies in United States.
▸Is Convict 13 on Kanopy?
Yes — Convict 13 is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Convict 13 in?
Convict 13 is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Convict 13?
Convict 13 runs 0 hours 22 minutes (22 minutes).
▸What is Convict 13 rated?
It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 138 ratings.
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