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Convict 13 (1920) | Criteria

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Convict 13

English • 1920 • 22m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Directors

Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline

Synopsis

A young golfer is mugged by an escaped convict and finds himself in a prison where he foils a jailbreak.

Included in
Starring Buster Keaton
Position 2
Included in
March 2023
Position 19

Credits

Crew

DirectorBuster Keaton, Edward F. Cline

WriterEdward F. Cline, Buster Keaton

EditorBuster Keaton

ProducerJoseph M. Schenck

Cast

Buster Keatonas Golfer Turned Prisoner, Guard

Sybil Seelyas Socialite, Warden's Daughter

Joe Robertsas The Crazed Prisoner

Edward F. Clineas Hangman

Joe Keatonas Prisoner

Harry Keatonas Little guard that Big Joe knocks out (uncredited)

Louise Keatonas (uncredited)