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  • The Jail Bird (1924)
  • Short | Comedy, Short
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The Jail Bird (1924)
Short | Comedy, Short
Nervy Ned is taken to jail to serve his term of twenty-five years. His ever-faithful valet goes with him, but has to remain outside as no one can live in the jail who has not been committed. He walks up and down in front of the gates until...See moreNervy Ned is taken to jail to serve his term of twenty-five years. His ever-faithful valet goes with him, but has to remain outside as no one can live in the jail who has not been committed. He walks up and down in front of the gates until his master comes out twenty-five years later, at which time the valet has worn a hole in the ground so that only the top of his head can be seen, and has a very heavy beard. Ned's uncle has died in the meantime and left him a huge fortune. He opens his great new home and conducts it as a jail. He gives a party and all the guests come dressed as convicts. This proves rather disastrous as during the festivities, some real convicts break out of jail and take refuge in the house. The jailers trail them to the house and are about to arrest the guests when they explain that they are only masquerading. The real criminals are caught and returned to jail, but Ned and his valet, fearful of being taken in the raid, jump out the window and land in a small pool in the garden. Then they wake up. They have been sleeping under the fountain-spray in the park. Written by Universal Weekly, February 2, 1924 See less
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Director
William Watson (as William H. Watson)
Writers
Richard Smith (story) | William Watson (scenario) (as William A. Watson)
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Updated Feb 4, 1924
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Feb 4, 1924 (United States)

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Neely Edwards's primary photo
Neely Edwards
Nervy Ned Nervy Ned   See fewer
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Ned's Valet Ned's Valet   See fewer
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