Penitentiary (1938)
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The story of a D.A. who becomes a prison warden and winds up overseeing the sentence of a man he prosecuted.
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Top billed cast
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Walter ConnollyDist. Atty. Thomas Mathews
John HowardWilliam Jordan
Jean ParkerElizabeth Mathews
Marc LawrenceJack Hawkins
Robert BarratPrison Yard Capt. GradyMarc LawrenceJack Hawkins
Arthur HohlFinch
Charles HaltonLeonard Nettleford
Edward Van SloanDr. Rinewulf
Stanley AndrewsPrison Captain Dorn (uncredited)
Marjorie MainMiss Katie Mathews
Ward BondRed Parsons - Prison Barber (uncredited)Keywords
Based on novel or bookPrisonGangsterDistrict attorneyPrison breakB moviePrison wardenDefense attorney
Movie DNA
Genre affinityAction · Drama · CrimeTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · Prison · GangsterMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaPacingAction · ShortEmotional intensityRomance · Prison Warden
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Frequently asked questions about Penitentiary
What is Penitentiary about?
The story of a D.A. who becomes a prison warden and winds up overseeing the sentence of a man he prosecuted.
How long is Penitentiary?
Penitentiary has a runtime of 74 minutes.