The Strange Boarder (1920): cast, story & where to watch
1920 · Film
Released in 1920, The Strange Boarder is a drama, crime and western film directed by Clarence G. Badger, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Honest Arizona rancher Sam Gardner, goes with his motherless son Billy to the city, where he is cheated out of ten thousand dollars by a band of crooks. Taking up residence in a boardinghouse where he meets Jane Ingraham, Sam decides that the only way to regain his losses is by gambling. To achieve this, he makes friends with gambler Kittie Hinch who takes him to Jack Bloom's gambling house. When Bloom begins flirting with Hinch's wife Florry, the injured husband kills his rival and the evidence points to Sam as the killer. Jane tries to provide him with an alibi, but fails. Just as things look grim for the rancher, a wire arrives from Hinch, now in Mexico, confessing to the crime. His faith in mankind thus rewarded, Sam is free to marry Jane
Who’s in it. The Strange Boarder stars Will Rogers as Sam Gardner, Irene Rich as Jane Ingraham, Jimmy Rodgers as Billy Gardner and James Mason as Kittie Hinch, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Strange Boarder page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Strange Boarder tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Strange Boarder (1920)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Strange Boarder change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Strange Boarder?
- The Strange Boarder stars Will Rogers, Irene Rich, Jimmy Rodgers, James Mason and Doris Pawn.
- When was The Strange Boarder released?
- The Strange Boarder was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.