The Jailbird
"$5,00 Reward! For the capture of S. Clancy, alias Kid Dugan, recently escaped from Sing Sing prison. All dressed in stripes of thrills and laughter."
Originally released in 1920. The Jailbird is a comedy/drama film. directed by Lloyd Ingraham. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Douglas MacLean, Doris May, and Louis Morrison
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 10, 1920
105 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
as Mrs. Whitney (as Edith Yorke)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Thomas H. Ince Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Jailbird about?
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 dep...
Who directed The Jailbird?
The Jailbird was directed by Lloyd Ingraham.
How long is The Jailbird?
The Jailbird has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was The Jailbird released?
The Jailbird was released on October 10, 1920 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Jailbird?
The main cast of The Jailbird includes Douglas MacLean, Doris May, Louis Morrison, William Courtright, Otto Hoffman.