The Jailbird
“$5,00 Reward! For the capture of S. Clancy, alias Kid Dugan, recently escaped from Sing Sing prison. All dressed in stripes of thrills and laughter.”
Synopsis
Shakespeare Clancy is a jailbird who walks out with a crowd of visitors about the time "Skeeter" Burns, the prison printer, is discharged. Learning that a legacy awaits them in Dodson, the pair depart for the small Western town. Discovering that the bequest consists of a failing county newspaper and a plot of barren land, they hatch a plan to fleece the townspeople by selling shares in a bogus oil well. Problems arise when Clancy falls in love with society editor Alice Whitney. Clancy is conflicted but then they do strike oil! Concluding that his destiny is to be an honest man, Clancy returns to jail to finish serving his term. Slipping into the crowd of visitors, he dons his prison clothes and resumes work as though nothing had happened.
Top Cast
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Douglas MacLean
Shakespeare Clancy
Doris May
Alice Whitney
Louis Morrison
'Skeeter' Burns (as Lew Morrison)
William Courtright
Noah Gibbs
Otto Hoffman
Elkemah Pardee
Monte Collins Sr.
Asa Grider (as Monty Collins)
Bert Woodruff
Grandpa Binney
Joseph Hazelton
Alva Finch (as Joe Hazelton)
Wilbur Higby
Joel Harvey
Edith Murgatroyd
Mrs. Whitney (as Edith Yorke)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Ingraham
- Screenplay & Story
- Julien Josephson
- Original Title
- The Jailbird
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Thomas H. Ince Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Ingraham
Julien Josephson
Bert Cann
Harry Marker
Department Leadership Roster
Bert Cann
Director of Photography
Julien Josephson
Screenplay
Harry Marker
Editor
Lloyd Ingraham
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Jailbird.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Jailbird
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Jailbird about?
Shakespeare Clancy is a jailbird who walks out with a crowd of visitors about the time "Skeeter" Burns, the prison printer, is discharged. Learning that a legacy awaits them in Dodson, the pair depart for the small Western town. Discovering that the bequest consists of a failing county newspaper and a plot of barren land, they hatch a plan to fleece the townspeople by selling shares in a bogus oil well. Problems arise when Clancy falls in love with society editor Alice Whitney. Clancy is conflicted but then they do strike oil! Concluding that his destiny is to be an honest man, Clancy returns to jail to finish serving his term. Slipping into the crowd of visitors, he dons his prison clothes and resumes work as though nothing had happened.
Who directed The Jailbird?
The Jailbird was directed by Lloyd Ingraham.
Who stars in The Jailbird?
The principal cast of The Jailbird includes Douglas MacLean, Doris May, Louis Morrison, William Courtright, Otto Hoffman.
When was The Jailbird released and how long is it?
The Jailbird was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.