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In Buster Keaton's second two-reel comedy to be released, he is golfing (though not very well) with a group of socialites. He knocks himself out and while unconscious, an escapee from a nearby prison exchanges his uniform with Buster's clothes. When Buster comes to, he finds himself on the lam from dozens of prison guards. Buster evades them -- until he dashes right into the prison. There he runs into one of his golfing friends (Sybil Seely), who is the warden's daughter. The girl finds his prison garb a hilarious joke until her father mentions that Buster (according to the number on his sleeve) is to be hanged that day. With the help of an elastic band, the girl saves him from this fate, but then Buster has to overcome a prison riot and a huge, brutish fellow convict (Joe Roberts). He is successful, and for his trouble, is awarded the job of assistant warden. ~ Janiss Garza, Rovi

  • Release date:October 27, 1920

Cast

Buster Keaton
as Golfer Turned Prisoner, Guard
Joe Roberts
as Prisoner
Edward F. Cline
as Hangman

Crew

Buster Keaton
Director
Edward F. Cline
Director
Joseph M. Schenck
Producer
Buster Keaton
Screenwriter
Edward F. Cline
Screenwriter
Elgin Lessley
Cinematographer
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