The Big House
English • 1930 • 1h 27m
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Director
Synopsis
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.
Credits
Crew
DirectorGeorge W. Hill
WriterFrances Marion
CinematographerHarold Wenstrom
EditorBlanche Sewell
ProducerIrving Thalberg
Cast
Chester Morrisas John Morgan
Wallace Beeryas Machine Gun 'Butch' Schmidt
Lewis Stoneas Warden James Adams
Robert Montgomeryas Kent Marlowe