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67% Critic Match
Convict 13
“BUSTER KEATON Supported by his celebrated family of Vaudeville fame — "The Four Keatons" in his second comedy — "Convict 13" You'll say this is as funny as Fatty Arbuckle ever made.”
6.7 / 10• 1920• 22m•NR• English
Comedy
Storyline
A young golfer is mugged by an escaped convict and finds himself in a prison where he foils a jailbreak.
Cast & Crew
Buster Keaton
Golfer Turned Prisoner, Guard
Lead
Sybil Seely
Socialite, Warden's Daughter
Joe Roberts
The Crazed Prisoner
Edward F. Cline
Hangman
Joe Keaton
Prisoner
Harry Keaton
Little guard that Big Joe knocks out (uncredited)
LK
Louise Keaton
(uncredited)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Edward F. Cline's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Convict 13 is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
