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Still from Women's Prison — Women's Prison (1955) — Lewis SeilerPhotographed by Lester White

Poster for Women's Prison

Lewis Seiler

Women's Prison

English / 1955 / 1h 19m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.29/5·989 ratings·286 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A crusading psychiatrist battles a sadistic female warden to improve conditions at a women's prison.

Included in
May 2022
Position 89

Credits

Crew

DirectorLewis Seiler

WriterCrane Wilbur, Jack DeWitt

CinematographerLester White

ComposerWalter G. Samuels, Sidney Cutner, Karol Rathaus, Ernst Toch,

Hans J. Salter,

EditorHenry Batista

ProducerBryan Foy

Cast

Ida Lupinoas Amelia van Zandt

Jan Sterlingas Brenda Martin

Cleo Mooreas Mae

Audrey Totteras Joan Burton

Phyllis Thaxteras Helene Jensen

Howard Duffas Dr. Crane

Warren Stevensas Glen Burton

Barry Kelleyas Warden Brock

Gertrude Michaelas Chief Matron Sturgess

Vivian Marshallas Dottie LaRose

Mae Clarkeas Matron Saunders

Ross Elliottas Don Jensen

Adelle Augustas Grace

Don C. Harveyas Chief Guard Tierney

Juanita Mooreas Polyclinic 'Polly' Jones

Lucille Barkleyas Inmate (uncredited)

Women's Prison (1955) | Criteria