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Duffy of San Quentin
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Duffy of San Quentin

1954-03-16 · 78 min · ★ 6.2

Drama · Crime

San Quentin's new warden crusades for reform and for a framed inmate who loves a nurse.

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Directors
Walter Doniger
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Louis HaywardLouis HaywardEdward 'Romeo' Harper
Joanne DruJoanne DruAnne Halsey
Paul KellyPaul KellyWarden Clinton T. Duffy
Maureen O'SullivanMaureen O'SullivanGladys Duffy
George MacreadyGeorge MacreadyJohn C. Winant
Horace McMahonHorace McMahonPierson
Irving BaconIrving BaconDoc Sorin
Joel FluellenJoel FluellenBill Lake
Joe TurkelJoe TurkelFrank Roberts
Jonathan HaleJonathan HaleBoyd
George BarrowsGeorge BarrowsConvict
Marshall BradfordMarshall BradfordLowell
Peter BroccoPeter BroccoNealy (uncredited)
George BruggemanConvict
James ConatyPrison Board Member (uncredited)
Rudy GermaneConvict
Stuart HolmesStuart HolmesJudge
John IndrisanoConvict in Hospital Ward
Pete KellettPete KellettConvict
DeForest KelleyDeForest KelleyEddie Lee

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