Those High Grey Walls (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1939, Those High Grey Walls is an action, drama and crime film directed by Charles Vidor, running about 80 minutes. “FROM A MAN IN WHITE...TO A "CON" IN STRIPES!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dr. MacAuley, a kindly, beloved country doctor, is sent to Fillmore Prison. His crime was for removing a bullet from a young man who was escaping from the police.
Who’s in it. Those High Grey Walls stars Walter Connolly as Dr. MacAuley, Onslow Stevens as Dr. Frank Norton, Paul Fix as Nightingale and Bernard Nedell as Redlands, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Those High Grey Walls 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 Those High Grey Walls page.
If you liked it. Fans of Those High Grey Walls tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Those High Grey Walls (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Those High Grey Walls change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Those High Grey Walls worth watching?
- Those High Grey Walls holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Those High Grey Walls?
- Those High Grey Walls stars Walter Connolly, Onslow Stevens, Paul Fix, Bernard Nedell and Iris Meredith.
- When was Those High Grey Walls released?
- Those High Grey Walls was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.