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Still from Caged — Caged (1950) — John CromwellPhotographed by Carl E. Guthrie

Poster for Caged

John Cromwell

Caged

English / 1950 / 1h 36m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.84/5·5.6K ratings·1.6K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A single mistake puts a 19-year old girl behind bars, where she experiences the terrors and torments of women in prison.

Included in
Peak Noir: 1950
Position 4

Credits

Crew

DirectorJohn Cromwell

WriterVirginia Kellogg, Bernard C. Schoenfeld

CinematographerCarl E. Guthrie

ComposerMax Steiner

EditorOwen Marks

ProducerJerry Wald

Cast

Eleanor Parkeras Marie Allen

Agnes Mooreheadas Ruth Benton

Ellen Corbyas Emma Barber

Hope Emersonas Evelyn Harper

Betty Gardeas Kitty Stark

Jan Sterlingas Gita "Smoochie" Kovsky

Lee Patrickas Elvira Powell

Olive Deeringas June Roberts

Jane Darwellas Isolation Matron

Gertrude Michaelas Georgia Harrison

Sheila MacRaeas Helen

Gertrude Astoras Inmate (uncredited)

George Baxteras Jeffries (uncredited)

Guy Beachas Mr. Cooper (uncredited)

Don Beddoeas Commissioner Sam Walker (uncredited)

Gail Bonneyas Inmate (uncredited)

Lovyss Bradleyas Inmate (uncredited)

Ralph Brooksas Man in a Car (uncredited)

Jean Calhounas Inmate (uncredited)

Claudia Cauldwellas Inmate (uncredited)

Caged (1950) | Criteria