The Jailbird(1920)
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The Jailbird Synopsis
Shakespeare Clancy is a jailbird who walks out with a crowd of visitors about the time "Skeeter" Burns, the prison printer, is discharged. Learning that a legacy awaits them in Dodson, the pair depart for the small Western town. Discovering that the bequest consists of a failing county newspaper and a plot of barren land, they hatch a plan to fleece the townspeople by selling shares in a bogus oil well. Problems arise when Clancy falls in love with society editor Alice Whitney. Clancy is conflicted but then they do strike oil! Concluding that his destiny is to be an honest man, Clancy returns to jail to finish serving his term. Slipping into the crowd of visitors, he dons his prison clothes and resumes work as though nothing had happened.
The Jailbird (1920) is a comedy and drama film directed by Lloyd Ingraham, released on October 10, 1920 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Douglas MacLean, Doris May, Louis Morrison and William Courtright. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Lloyd Ingraham
- Writers:
- Julien Josephson
- Cinematographer:
- Bert Cann
- Production:
- Thomas H. Ince Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Jailbird Cast & Crew
Main cast
Douglas MacLean
as Shakespeare Clancy
Doris May
as Alice Whitney
Louis Morrison
as 'Skeeter' Burns (as Lew Morrison)
William Courtright
as Noah Gibbs
Otto Hoffman
as Elkemah Pardee
Monte Collins Sr.
as Asa Grider (as Monty Collins)
Bert Woodruff
as Grandpa Binney
Joseph Hazelton
as Alva Finch (as Joe Hazelton)
Wilbur Higby
as Joel Harvey
- Edith Murgatroyd
Edith Murgatroyd
as Mrs. Whitney (as Edith Yorke)
Key crew
Directed by Lloyd Ingraham, written by Julien Josephson.
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The Jailbird Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Jailbird – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Jailbird?
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The main cast of The Jailbird (1920) includes Douglas MacLean, Doris May, Louis Morrison, William Courtright and Otto Hoffman. The film was directed by Lloyd Ingraham. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Jailbird released?
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The Jailbird was released on October 10, 1920 and runs for 50m.
Is The Jailbird worth watching?
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The Jailbird (1920) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.