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The Big House
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The Big House

1930-06-14 · 87 min · ★ 6.6

Crime · Drama

Convicted of manslaughter for a drunken driving accident, Kent Marlowe is sent to prison, where he meets vicious incarcerated figures who are planning an escape from the brutal conditions.

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Directors
George W. Hill
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Cosmopolitan Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Chester MorrisChester MorrisJohn Morgan
Wallace BeeryWallace BeeryMachine Gun 'Butch' Schmidt
Lewis StoneLewis StoneWarden James Adams
Robert MontgomeryRobert MontgomeryKent Marlowe
Leila HyamsLeila HyamsAnne Marlowe
George F. MarionGeorge F. MarionPop
J. C. NugentJ. C. NugentMr. Marlowe
Karl DaneKarl DaneOlsen
DeWitt JenningsDeWitt JenningsWallace
Matthew BetzMatthew BetzGopher
Claire McDowellClaire McDowellMrs. Marlowe
Robert Emmett O'ConnorRobert Emmett O'ConnorDonlin
Tom WilsonTom WilsonSandy
Eddie FoyerDopey
Roscoe AtesRoscoe AtesPutnam
Fletcher NortonFletcher NortonOliver
Noah Beery Jr.Noah Beery Jr.Convict in Yard (uncredited)
Chris-Pin MartinChris-Pin MartinInmate (uncredited)
Louis NatheauxLouis NatheauxMorgan's Lawyer (uncredited)
Herbert PriorHerbert PriorPrison Doctor (uncredited)

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