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Cast
Charlie Chaplin
as The Star Boarder aka The Tramp (uncredited)
Minta Durfee
as Landlady (uncredited)
Edgar Kennedy
as Landlady's Husband (uncredited)
Gordon Griffith
as Landlady's Son (uncredited)
Alice Davenport
as Landlady's Friend (uncredited)
Harry McCoy
as Boarder Assisting with Magic Lantern Show (uncredited)
Al St. John
as Boarder (uncredited)
Phyllis Allen
as Boarder (uncredited)
Jess Dandy
as Boarder (uncredited)
Wallace MacDonald
as Boarder (uncredited)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1914
Runtime0h 12m
LanguageNo Language
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes50
DirectorGeorge Nichols
WritersCraig Hutchinson
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Star Boarder
About The Star Boarder
A fun-loving little boy's magic lantern show exposes some indiscreet moments between his landlady mother and her star boarder.
Directed by George Nichols, The Star Boarder leans on a strong ensemble — Charlie Chaplin, Minta Durfee, Edgar Kennedy — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1914.
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