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Mutiny in the Big House (1939)

APPROVED 83 min  -  Drama  -   25 October 1939 (USA)
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A young man forges a check in order to help his mother, but is caught and sentenced to 14 years in prison... See full summary »

Director:

William Nigh

Writers:

Martin Mooney (original story), Robert Hardy Andrews (screenplay)

Stars:

Charles Bickford, Barton MacLane and Pat Moriarity
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Mutiny in the Big House -- A young man forges a check in order to help his mother, but is caught and sentenced to 14 years in prison...
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Cast

Cast overview:
Charles Bickford Charles Bickford ...
Father Joe Collins
Barton MacLane Barton MacLane ...
Red Manson
Pat Moriarity Pat Moriarity ...
Pat, the Warden
Dennis Moore Dennis Moore ...
Johnny Davis
William Royle William Royle ...
Captain of Guards Ed Samson
Charley Foy Charley Foy ...
Convict Bitsy
George Cleveland George Cleveland ...
Convict 'Dad' Schultz
Nigel De Brulier Nigel De Brulier ...
Convict Mike Faleri
Eddie Foster Eddie Foster ...
Convict Del (as Edward Foster)
Richard Austin Richard Austin ...
Singing Jim
Russell Hopton Russell Hopton ...
Convict Frankie
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Storyline

A young man forges a check in order to help his mother, but is caught and sentenced to 14 years in prison. The prison chaplain, seeing that the new arrival is a good man who's had some bad luck, sets out to help keep him out of trouble so he can serve his sentence and get out. However, his cellmate, a hardened con, sees the chaplain's interest in the young convict as something he can use in his planned jailbreak. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com  

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Plot Keywords:

Prison | Chaplain | Check | Convict | Prison Guard  | See more »

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JAIL BREAK! Snarling killers riot...and only a brave man with a prayer stands in their way to freedom! See more »

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Aufstand im Zuchthaus See more »

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Monogram Pictures See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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The story, by Martin Mooney, was based on the famous Colorado State Penitentiary (Canon City) riot in 1929 in which 12 were killed and 11 injured in an attempted breakout. Father Patrick O'Neil, the prison chaplain, who was instrumental in quelling the outburst, was awarded the Carnegie Medal for extraordinary heroism. See more »