
Men of San Quentin
1942-05-15 · 80 min · ★ 9.0
A corrupt official at San Quentin tries to frame an innocent guard for several murders within the prison.
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- Directors
- William Beaudine
- Production companies
- PRC
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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J. Anthony HughesJack Holden
Eleanor StewartAnne Holden
Dick CurtisButch Mason
Charles MiddletonSaunderson
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