The Strange Boarder
Synopsis
Honest Arizona rancher Sam Gardner, goes with his motherless son Billy to the city, where he is cheated out of ten thousand dollars by a band of crooks. Taking up residence in a boardinghouse where he meets Jane Ingraham, Sam decides that the only way to regain his losses is by gambling. To achieve this, he makes friends with gambler Kittie Hinch who takes him to Jack Bloom's gambling house. When Bloom begins flirting with Hinch's wife Florry, the injured husband kills his rival and the evidence points to Sam as the killer. Jane tries to provide him with an alibi, but fails. Just as things look grim for the rancher, a wire arrives from Hinch, now in Mexico, confessing to the crime. His faith in mankind thus rewarded, Sam is free to marry Jane
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clarence G. Badger
- Screenplay & Story
- Edfrid A. Bingham
- Original Title
- The Strange Boarder
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clarence G. Badger
Edfrid A. Bingham
Department Leadership Roster
Clarence G. Badger
Director
Edfrid A. Bingham
Writer
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What is The Strange Boarder about?
Honest Arizona rancher Sam Gardner, goes with his motherless son Billy to the city, where he is cheated out of ten thousand dollars by a band of crooks. Taking up residence in a boardinghouse where he meets Jane Ingraham, Sam decides that the only way to regain his losses is by gambling. To achieve this, he makes friends with gambler Kittie Hinch who takes him to Jack Bloom's gambling house. When Bloom begins flirting with Hinch's wife Florry, the injured husband kills his rival and the evidence points to Sam as the killer. Jane tries to provide him with an alibi, but fails. Just as things look grim for the rancher, a wire arrives from Hinch, now in Mexico, confessing to the crime. His faith in mankind thus rewarded, Sam is free to marry Jane
Who directed The Strange Boarder?
The Strange Boarder was directed by Clarence G. Badger.
Who stars in The Strange Boarder?
The principal cast of The Strange Boarder includes Will Rogers, Irene Rich, Jimmy Rodgers, James Mason, Doris Pawn.
When was The Strange Boarder released and how long is it?
The Strange Boarder was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.