Still from The Big House — The Big House (1930) — George W. HillPhotographed by Harold Wenstrom

George W. Hill

The Big House

Name: The Big House
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1930
Duration: 87 min

English / 1930 / 1h 27m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Crime Drama

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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

Editor

Cast

Chester Morrisas John Morgan

Wallace Beeryas Machine Gun 'Butch' Schmidt

Lewis Stoneas Warden James Adams

Robert Montgomeryas Kent Marlowe

Leila Hyamsas Anne Marlowe

George F. Marionas Pop

J. C. Nugentas Mr. Marlowe

Karl Daneas Olsen

DeWitt Jenningsas Wallace

Matthew Betzas Gopher

Claire McDowellas Mrs. Marlowe

Robert Emmett O'Connoras Donlin

Tom Wilsonas Sandy

Eddie Foyeras Dopey

Roscoe Atesas Putnam

Fletcher Nortonas Oliver

Noah Beery Jr.as Convict in Yard (uncredited)

Chris-Pin Martinas Inmate (uncredited)

Louis Natheauxas Morgan's Lawyer (uncredited)

Herbert Prioras Prison Doctor (uncredited)