

The Star Boarder
Overview
A fun-loving little boy's magic lantern show exposes some indiscreet moments between his landlady mother and her star boarder.
Top 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)
Key Film Crew
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