

Mutiny in the Big House
1939-10-24 · 83 min · ★ 5.3
A young man forges a check in order to help his mother, but is caught and sentenced to 14 years in prison...
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- Directors
- William Nigh
- Production companies
- Monogram Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Charles BickfordFather Joe Collins
Barton MacLaneRed Manson
Pat MoriarityPrison Warden
Dennis MooreJohnny Davis
William RoyleCaptain of Guards Ed Samson
George ClevelandConvict 'Dad' Schultz
Charley FoyConvict Bitsy
Russell HoptonConvict Frankie
Jeffrey SayreMilo
Dave O'BrienDaniels
Wheeler OakmanBenson
Charles KingHarris
Nigel De BrulierConvict Mike Faleri
Horace B. CarpenterWhite-Haired Pedestrian
Kit GuardConvict in Machine Shop
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