Prison Warden (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1949, Prison Warden is a drama film directed by Seymour Friedman, running about 62 minutes. “What did Prisoner 17241 have on the warden's wife?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The new warden of a bad prison finds his biggest problem is his wife.
Who’s in it. Prison Warden stars Warner Baxter as Warden Victor Burnell, Anna Lee as Elisa Pennington Burnell, Harlan Warde as Albert Gardner and James Flavin as Guard Capt. Peter Butler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Prison Warden has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prison Warden page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prison Warden tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prison Warden (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Prison Warden change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Prison Warden worth watching?
- Prison Warden holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Prison Warden?
- Prison Warden stars Warner Baxter, Anna Lee, Harlan Warde, James Flavin and Charles Cane.
- When was Prison Warden released?
- Prison Warden was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.