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Alcatraz Island
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Alcatraz Island

1937-10-13 · 63 min · ★ 5.1

Romance · Drama · Action · Crime

A man who has been railroaded into prison is framed for the murder of a fellow inmate and must prove his innocence.

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Directors
William C. McGann
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

John LitelJohn Litel'Gat' Brady
Ann SheridanAnn SheridanFlo Allen
Mary MaguireMary MaguireAnnabel "Ann" Brady
Gordon OliverGordon OliverGeorge Drake
Dick PurcellDick PurcellDavid 'Harp' Santell
Ben WeldenBen WeldenRichard 'Red' Carroll
Addison RichardsAddison RichardsFred MacLane
George E. StoneGeorge E. Stone'Tough Tony' Burke
Vladimir SokoloffVladimir SokoloffThe Flying Dutchman
Peggy BatesMiss Tolliver
Doris LloydDoris LloydMiss Marquand
Charles TrowbridgeCharles TrowbridgeAlcatraz Warden
Janet ShawJanet ShawSally Carruthers
Veda Ann BorgVeda Ann BorgThe Red Head
Matty FainMatty FainButch - Gat's Henchman
Anderson LawlerAnderson Lawler'Whitey' Edwards
Carole LandisCarole LandisParty Girl (uncredited)
Edward KeaneEdward KeaneCrandall (uncredited)
Pat O'MalleyPat O'MalleyPrison Guard (uncredited)
Edwin StanleyEdwin StanleyAttorney (uncredited)

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