Convict 13

Convict 13 is a 1920 short comedy film starring comedian Buster Keaton. It was written and directed by Keaton and Edward F. Cline. Keaton goes from a golf game with his girlfriend to death-row in prison through a case of mistaken identity. Here, Buster shows one of the most dangerous sight gags albeit toned down since one of the key players was missing, that he performed in vaudeville. In the words of Marie Dressler: Buster would "stand on a tabl... more

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  • Oct 27, 1920

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  • 20 min

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Edward F. Cline

Edward F. Cline (November 4, 1891–May 22, 1961) was a screenwriter, actor, writer and director. He was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin and died in Hollywood.

Buster Keaton

Joseph Frank "Buster" Keaton VI (October 4, 1895 – February 1, 1966) was an American comic actor and filmmaker. Best known for his silent films, his trademark...

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