The Star Boarder

The Star Boarder

Directed by George Nichols

Produced by Keystone Film Company

191412 min5.3 / 10

A lighthearted silent-era comedy built on mistaken impressions and domestic misunderstanding, where innocent moments are comically misinterpreted.

A fun-loving little boy's magic lantern show exposes some indiscreet moments between his landlady mother and her star boarder.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Star Boarder violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is The Star Boarder sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Does The Star Boarder end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is The Star Boarder easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is The Star Boarder scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

27/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity69

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise24

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love5

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Star Boarder

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Star Boarder

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Star Boarder, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Star Boarder, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Star Boarder, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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