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Hell's Highway

English • 1932 • 1h 2m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

3.44/5·1.1K ratings·312 reviewson Letterboxd

Synopsis

A prison-camp convict learns that his younger brother will soon be joining him behind bars.

Included in
August 2023
Position 27
Included in
Rowland Brown’s 1930s Underworld
Position 2

Credits

Crew

DirectorRowland Brown

WriterSamuel Ornitz, Robert Tasker, Rowland Brown

CinematographerEdward Cronjager

ComposerClarence Muse

EditorWilliam Hamilton

Cast

Richard Dixas Frank 'Duke' Ellis

Tom Brownas John 'Johnny' Ellis

Rochelle Hudsonas Mary Ellen

C. Henry Gordon

as Blacksnake Skinner

Oscar Apfelas William Billings

Stanley Fieldsas F.E. Whiteside

John Arledgeas Joe Carter

Warner Richmondas Captain Pop-Eye Jackson

Charles Middletonas Matthew the Hermit

Louise Beaversas Rascal's Sweetheart at Visitor's Center (uncredited)

Clarence Museas Rascal