The Star Boarder
Synopsis
A fun-loving little boy's magic lantern show exposes some indiscreet moments between his landlady mother and her star boarder.
Top Cast
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Charlie Chaplin
The Star Boarder aka The Tramp (uncredited)
Minta Durfee
Landlady (uncredited)
Edgar Kennedy
Landlady's Husband (uncredited)
Gordon Griffith
Landlady's Son (uncredited)
Alice Davenport
Landlady's Friend (uncredited)
Harry McCoy
Boarder Assisting with Magic Lantern Show (uncredited)
Al St. John
Boarder (uncredited)
Phyllis Allen
Boarder (uncredited)
Jess Dandy
Boarder (uncredited)
Wallace MacDonald
Boarder (uncredited)
Rube Miller
Boarder (uncredited)
Lee Morris
Boarder (uncredited)
William Nigh
Boarder (uncredited)
Billy Gilbert
Boarder (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 4, 1914
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Nichols
- Screenplay & Story
- Craig Hutchinson
- Original Title
- The Star Boarder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Keystone Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Nichols
Craig Hutchinson
Department Leadership Roster
Craig Hutchinson
Writer
George Nichols
Director
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?
A fun-loving little boy's magic lantern show exposes some indiscreet moments between his landlady mother and her star boarder.
Who directed The Star Boarder?
The Star Boarder was directed by George Nichols.
Who stars in The Star Boarder?
The principal cast of The Star Boarder includes Charlie Chaplin, Minta Durfee, Edgar Kennedy, Gordon Griffith, Alice Davenport.
When was The Star Boarder released and how long is it?
The Star Boarder was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 12m.
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.).