Jail Bait (1937 film)

Jail Bait is a 1937 American short comedy film starring Buster Keaton.

Jail Bait
Directed byCharles Lamont
Produced by
Written byPaul Gerard Smith
StarringBuster Keaton
Distributed byEducational Film Exchanges, Inc.
Release date
  • January 8, 1937 (1937-01-08)
Running time
18 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot

Following a kidnapping and murder, a reporter believes he knows the identity of the murderer, so he asks his roommate, a newspaper boy, to confess to the crime, in order to throw the police off the actual murderer's trail – giving the reporter time to catch the murderer and claim the reward for himself. The newspaper boy is at first reluctant, but then agrees with the condition that his half of the reward be large enough to purchase a ring he wants. Having gotten himself arrested, the newspaper boy learns that his roommate's plane has crashed, killing him and leaving the newspaper boy trapped in a death sentence for a crime he did not commit.

Following a prison break, the newspaper boy finds himself in the hideout of the man, Sawed-off Madison, responsible for the crimes he falsely confessed to. A shoot-out ensues, allowing both the actual murderer and the newspaper boy to escape. Back at the police station it is discovered that the newspaper boy did not commit the murder, and the police know it was Madison. At this time, the newspaper boy carries Sawed-off Madison into the station and claims the reward for his capture. The newspaper boy buys the ring he wanted.

Cast
gollark: There is literally no reason you cannot just responsibly report any exploits you find.
gollark: It's entirely possible?
gollark: You can just... be less bad?
gollark: (some offense)
gollark: I doubt your reasons are very good.

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