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Director:
Arthur Lubin
Writers:
Wallace Sullivan (story) and
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Release Date:
22 December 1939 (USA) more
Genre:
Crime | Drama | Romance more
Tagline:
"I can beat life - with his life! It's my chance to play heel and win a fortune. Why should I play sap - and lose it - just to save some kid!" more
Plot:
A man is given the choice between having fabulous wealth or saving an innocent man from the death penalty. full summary | add synopsis
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Cast

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Victor McLaglen ... Warden Bill Whitlock
Jackie Cooper ... Jimmy Hutchins
Ona Munson ... Mary Whitlock
Peggy Moran ... Joan Lawson
Edward Brophy ... Dippy
Jonathan Hale ... Jack Lang
Russell Hicks ... Lawson
Wallis Clark ... District Attorney
Alan Davis ... Joe
Murray Alper ... Williams
Edward Pawley ... Buckhart
George McKay ... Buzz Miller
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Warden of the Big House (USA) (reissue title)
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Runtime:
78 min | USA:72 min (re-release)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Black and White
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)
Certification:
USA:Approved | USA:Passed (National Board of Review) | Sweden:15
Company:
Universal Pictures more

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Remade as Behind the High Wall (1956) more

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