
Hard Luck(1921)
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.


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

Buster Keaton
Golfer Turned Prisoner, Guard

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)
Louise Keaton
(uncredited)
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.
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