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Women in Prison (1938)

59 min  -  Drama  -   2 March 1938 (USA)
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The superintendent of a women's prison is pressured to pardon a member of a criminal gang. When she refuses, her daughter is framed on a manslaughter charge and sent to prison.

Director:

Lambert Hillyer

Writers:

Mortimer Braus (story), Saul Elkins
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Wyn Cahoon Wyn Cahoon ...
Ann Wilson
Scott Kolk Scott Kolk ...
Bob Wayne (as Scott Colton)
Arthur Loft Arthur Loft ...
Barney Morse
Mayo Methot ...
Daisy Saunders
Ann Doran Ann Doran ...
Maggie
Sarah Padden Sarah Padden ...
Martha Wilson
Margaret Armstrong Margaret Armstrong ...
Mrs. Tatum
John Tyrrell John Tyrrell ...
Jerry Banks
Bess Flowers Bess Flowers ...
Florence
Dick Curtis Dick Curtis ...
Mac
Eddie Fetherston Eddie Fetherston ...
Manny
John Dilson John Dilson ...
Henry Russell
Lee Prather Lee Prather ...
District Attorney
Beatrice Curtis Beatrice Curtis ...
Prisoner
Beatrice Blinn Beatrice Blinn ...
Prisoner
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Storyline

The superintendent of a women's prison is pressured to pardon a member of a criminal gang. When she refuses, her daughter is framed on a manslaughter charge and sent to prison.

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Plot Keywords:

Prison | Women's Prison | Melodrama

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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