Four Walls (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1928, Four Walls is a drama film directed by William Nigh, running about 60 minutes. “Gangster-jailbird-but his soul was free!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After completing his prison sentence for killing a rival gang leader in self-defence, Benny Horowitz decides to go straight.
Who’s in it. Four Walls stars Joan Crawford as Frieda, John Gilbert as Benny, Vera Gordon as Benny's Mother and Carmel Myers as Bertha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Four Walls sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Four Walls page.
If you liked it. Fans of Four Walls tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Four Walls (1928)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Four Walls change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Four Walls worth watching?
- Four Walls holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Four Walls?
- Four Walls stars Joan Crawford, John Gilbert, Vera Gordon, Carmel Myers and Robert Emmett O'Connor.
- When was Four Walls released?
- Four Walls was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.