The Star Boarder

NR
0h 12m
1914
5.128 /10 (43)

Overview

A fun-loving little boy's magic lantern show exposes some indiscreet moments between his landlady mother and her star boarder.

Country : United States of America
Genre : Comedy
Languages : No Language
Released Date: 1914-04-04

Top Billed Cast

Charlie Chaplin

The Star Boarder aka The Tramp (uncredited)

Minta Durfee

Landlady (uncredited)

Edgar Kennedy

Landlady's Husband (uncredited)

Gordon Griffith

Landlady's Son (uncredited)

Alice Davenport

Landlady's Friend (uncredited)

Harry McCoy

Boarder Assisting with Magic Lantern Show (uncredited)

Al St. John

Boarder (uncredited)

Phyllis Allen

Boarder (uncredited)

Jess Dandy

Boarder (uncredited)

Wallace MacDonald

Boarder (uncredited)

Rube Miller

Boarder (uncredited)

Lee Morris

Boarder (uncredited)

William Nigh

Boarder (uncredited)

Billy Gilbert

Boarder (uncredited)

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