IMDb >
The Big House (1930)
Watch It
Buy it at Amazon
Rent it at blockbuster.com
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
BETA
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summaryplot synopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsThe Big House (1930) More at IMDbPro »
| Photos (see all 3 | slideshow) |
  |
Overview
User Rating:
Release Date:
14 June 1930 (USA) moreTagline:
Timely! Tremendous! Thrilling! Drama of Love and a Jail-Break!Plot:
A convict falls in love with his new cellmate's sister, only to become embroiled in a planned break-out which is certain to have lethal consequences. full summary | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
Awards:
Won 2 Oscars. Another 2 nominations moreUser Comments:
Brilliant acting. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Chester Morris | ... | John Morgan |
 | Wallace Beery | ... | 'Machine Gun' Butch Schmidt |
| Lewis Stone | ... | Warden James Adams |
 | Robert Montgomery | ... | Kent Marlowe |
| Leila Hyams | ... | Anne Marlowe |
| George F. Marion | ... | Pop Riker |
| J.C. Nugent | ... | Mr. Marlowe |
| Karl Dane | ... | Olsen |
| DeWitt Jennings | ... | Capt. Wallace |
| Matthew Betz | ... | Gopher (as Mathew Betz) |
| Claire McDowell | ... | Mrs. Marlowe |
| Robert Emmett O'Connor | ... | Police Sgt. Donlin (as Robert Emmet O'Connor) |
| Tom Kennedy | ... | Uncle Jed |
| Tom Wilson | ... | Sandy, Guard |
| Eddie Foyer | ... | Dopey |
Additional Details
Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
USA:87 minCountry:
USALanguage:
EnglishColor:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.20 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)Certification:
Finland:(Banned)Filming Locations:
Pacific Woolen & Blanket Works, Long Beach, California, USAFun Stuff
Trivia:
Lon Chaney was originally cast in the role of Butch Schmidt. But due to his untimely death, the role was given to Wallace Beery. moreFAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for The Big House (1930)| Recent Posts (updated daily) | User |
|---|---|
| Poor Acting | wmoores |
| Warner now selling this DVD exclusively on their webpage | simonhowson |
| Urgent need for DVD release | rndicenso |
| WHAT HAPPENED TO KARL DANE? | PATRICK1962 |
Recommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| Virgil Bliss | The Green Mile | The Longest Yard | Gegen die Wand | Mean Dog Blues |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| IMDb Drama section | IMDb USA section | Add this title to MyMovies |
I really enjoyed this film. It was a refreshing change from the films of today which all seem to have to rely on special effects for the film to be a success. The story of 'The big house' is very good and I would venture an opinion that it was far and above the norm for films of that era. The acting was great from Robert Montgomary as Kent Marlowe and Wallace Beery as Butch Schmidt. Leila Hyams as Anne Marlowe was both a stunning looking, and brilliant actress and stole the film with her looks.