Prison Break (1938)

  • NR
  • 07/12/1938 (US)
  • Crime, Drama, Thriller
  • 1h 12m

Overview

Story of a tuna fisherman who has been wrongfully convicted of a murder he did not commit. His exemplary behavior in prison ensures that he is up for early parole. He realizes, however, that his movements will be limited, and he will be unable to join and wed his beloved. The only solution is to escape and hunt down the real killer, himself.

Norton S. Parker

Story

Dorothy Davenport

Screenplay

Arthur Lubin

Director

Cast

Barton MacLane's headshot

Barton MacLane

Joaquin Shannon
Glenda Farrell's headshot

Glenda Farrell

Jean Fenderson
Paul Hurst's headshot

Paul Hurst

Soapy
Constance Moore's headshot

Constance Moore

Maria Shannon, Joaquin's Sister
Edward Pawley's headshot

Edward Pawley

Joe Fenderson
Edmund MacDonald's headshot

Edmund MacDonald

Chris Nelson, Maria's Bridegroom
Ward Bond's headshot

Ward Bond

Big Red Kincaid
Guy Usher's headshot

Guy Usher

Warden

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