The Star Boarder
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 26, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Semon
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Semon
- Original Title
- The Star Boarder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Semon
Larry Semon
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Semon
Director
Larry Semon
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Star Boarder
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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.
Who directed The Star Boarder?
The Star Boarder was directed by Larry Semon.
Who stars in The Star Boarder?
The principal cast of The Star Boarder includes Larry Semon, Lucille Carlisle, William Hauber, Chai Hong, Snooky.
When was The Star Boarder released and how long is it?
The Star Boarder was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Star Boarder?
The Star Boarder holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).