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Still from Hell's Highway — Hell's Highway (1932) — Rowland BrownPhotographed by Edward Cronjager

Poster for Hell's Highway

Rowland Brown

Hell's Highway

English / 1932 / 1h 2m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.44/5·1.1K ratings·312 reviewson Letterboxd
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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 Gordonas 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

Hell's Highway (1932) | Criteria