Jail Bait
Synopsis
Buster agrees to pose as a murderer to throw off the police while his room mate, a reporter, searches for the real killer.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 8, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Lamont
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Gerard Smith
- Original Title
- Jail Bait
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Educational Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Lamont
Paul Gerard Smith
Dwight Warren
E.H. Allen, E.W. Hammons
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Lamont
Director
Dwight Warren
Director of Photography
E.H. Allen
Producer
E.W. Hammons
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jail Bait
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jail Bait about?
Buster agrees to pose as a murderer to throw off the police while his room mate, a reporter, searches for the real killer.
Who directed Jail Bait?
Jail Bait was directed by Charles Lamont.
Who stars in Jail Bait?
The principal cast of Jail Bait includes Buster Keaton, Harold Goodwin, Matthew Betz, Bud Jamison, Betty André.
When was Jail Bait released and how long is it?
Jail Bait was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 18m.