SimilarScreen
Convict 13

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.

19206.70h 22m

Overview

A young golfer is mugged by an escaped convict and finds himself in a prison where he foils a jailbreak.

Directed by Edward F. Cline
Written by Edward F. Cline, Buster Keaton
Produced by Joseph M. Schenck
0

Top Cast

Buster Keaton

Buster Keaton

Golfer Turned Prisoner, Guard

Sybil Seely

Sybil Seely

Socialite, Warden's Daughter

Joe Roberts

Joe Roberts

The Crazed Prisoner

Edward F. Cline

Edward F. Cline

Hangman

Joe Keaton

Joe Keaton

Prisoner

Harry Keaton

Harry Keaton

Little guard that Big Joe knocks out (uncredited)

L

Louise Keaton

(uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

silent filmshort film

About Convict 13

Convict 13 is a comedy film released in 1920 exploring themes of silent film, short film. Directed by Edward F. Cline, it stars Buster Keaton, Sybil Seely, Joe Roberts. A young golfer is mugged by an escaped convict and finds himself in a prison where he foils a jailbreak.

Movies Similar to Convict 13

Discover titles like Convict 13 — ranked by similarity and community votes

We found 15 movies similar to Convict 13

If you enjoyed Convict 13, you'll love these handpicked recommendations. Each title below shares similar themes, tone, and storytelling style. Our algorithm analyzes genres, keywords, director filmography, and cast connections to find the closest matches. Whether you're looking for the same emotional depth, narrative structure, or visual style, these picks are curated to deliver the best viewing experience for fans of Convict 13.

Hard Luck
62% Match

Hard Luck(1921)

Movie6.8/10

A down on his luck young man makes several attempts at committing suicide but fails them too. He then finds himself becoming more confident through a series of petty adventures, to such an extent that this becomes his undoing.

The Blacksmith
59% Match

Buster clowns around in a blacksmith's shop until he and the smithy get in a fight which sends the smithy to jail. Buster helps several customers with horses, then destroys a Rolls Royce while fixing the car parked next to it.

The Garage
58% Match

The Garage(1920)

Movie6.1/10

Roscoe and Buster operate a combination garage and fire station. In the first half they destroy a car left for them to clean. In the second half they go off on a false alarm and return to find their own building on fire.

My Wife's Relations
58% Match

Buster and a woman are mistakenly married and her initially unfriendly family begins to treat him nicely when they come to believe he has a large inheritance awaiting him.

His Wedding Night
58% Match

Al and Roscoe, employees at a gas station, are rivals for Alice. When Buster delivers a wedding gown for Alice and begins modeling it, he is mistaken for Alice and is kidnapped by Al.

Police
57% Match

Police(1916)

Movie6.3/10

Charlie is released from prison and immediately swindled by a fake parson. A fellow ex-convict convinces Charlie to help burglarize a house.

The Frozen North
56% Match

A mix of guns and mistaken identity leads to chaos in this satirical parody of William S. Hart's melodramatic westerns, finding Buster in the frozen north - "the last stop on the subway".

Shanghaied
56% Match

Shanghaied(1915)

Movie5.9/10

A shipowner intends to scuttle his ship on its last voyage to get the insurance money. Charlie, a tramp in love with the owner's daughter, is grabbed by the captain and promises to help him shanghai some seamen. The daughter stows away to follow Charlie. Charlie assists in the galley and attempts to serve food during a gale.

A Night in the Show
56% Match

Mr. Pest tries several theatre seats before winding up in front in a fight with the conductor. He is thrown out. In the lobby he pushes a fat lady into a fountain and returns to sit down by Edna. Mr. Rowdy, in the gallery, pours beer down on Mr. Pest and Edna. He attacks patrons, a harem dancer, the singers Dot and Dash, and a fire-eater.

A Woman
56% Match

A Woman(1915)

Movie6.0/10

Mother, father and daughter go to the park. The women doze off on a bench while the father plays a hide-and-seek game with a girl, blindfolded. Charlie leads him into a lake. Both dozing ladies on the bench fall for Charlie and invite him for dinner. The father returns home with a friend. Charlie rushes upstairs and dresses like a woman, shaving his mustache. Both men fall for Charlie.

Leave 'Em Laughing
56% Match

Stan complains of a toothache and he and Ollie visit the dentist. Ollie gets his teeth pulled by mistake. Under the influence of laughing gas, they leave and cause much commotion on the road annoying a traffic cop.

All Wet
49% Match

All Wet(1927)

Movie6.1/10

Oswald takes a job as a lifeguard to keep an eye on Miss Rabbit, who in turn stages a boating accident hoping Oswald will come to save her.

Back Stage
40% Match

Back Stage(1919)

Movie6.3/10

Roscoe and Buster give a bullying Strongman the what-for, but after the performance troupe quits it's up to Fatty and Buster to keep the show going.

Never Weaken
40% Match

A young man schemes to drum up business for his girlfriend's employer but after seeing her being intimate with another man, he attempts to commit suicide.