Prison Farm (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1938, Prison Farm is a drama and crime film directed by Louis King, running about 67 minutes. “PRISON MORE TERRIFYING THAN DEVIL'S ISLAND” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Shirley Ross plays an innocent young girl convicted for complicity in a crime committed by her boy friend (Lloyd Nolan). The male crook is sentence to six months on a prison farm populated by both men and women (segregated, of course). Ross is also incarcerated, suffering the cruelties of the sadistic male and female guards (including J. Carroll Naish and future "Ma Kettle" Marjorie Main!)
Who’s in it. Prison Farm stars Shirley Ross as Jean Forest, Lloyd Nolan as Larry Harrison, John Howard as Dr. Roi Conrad and J. Carrol Naish as Noel Haskins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Prison Farm has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prison Farm page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prison Farm tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prison Farm (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Prison Farm change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Prison Farm worth watching?
- Prison Farm holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Prison Farm?
- Prison Farm stars Shirley Ross, Lloyd Nolan, John Howard, J. Carrol Naish and Porter Hall.
- When was Prison Farm released?
- Prison Farm was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.