Duffy of San Quentin (1954)
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- 1h 18min
- Action, Crime
- 16 Mar 1954 (USA)
- Movie
A group of prisoners are planning an escape. They take hostages. Warden Duffy tries to convince one of the inmates that their plight is useless, and to give up.
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Cast
| Louis Hayward | ... |
Edward 'Romeo' Harper
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| Joanne Dru | ... |
Anne Halsey
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| Paul Kelly | ... |
Warden Clinton T. Duffy
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| Maureen O'Sullivan | ... |
Gladys Duffy
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| George Macready | ... |
John C. Winant
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| Horace McMahon | ... |
Pierson
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| Irving Bacon | ... |
Doc Sorin
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| Joel Fluellen | ... |
Bill Lake
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| Joe Turkel | ... |
Frank Roberts
(as Joseph Turkel)
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| Jonathan Hale | ... |
Boyd
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| Michael McHale | ... |
Pinto
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Sandy Aaronson | ... |
Guard (uncredited)
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| George Barrows | ... |
Convict (uncredited)
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| Marshall Bradford | ... |
Lowell (uncredited)
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| Peter Brocco | ... |
Nealy (uncredited)
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| George Bruggeman | ... |
Convict (uncredited)
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James Conaty | ... |
Prison Board Member (uncredited)
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Harry Evans | ... |
Prison Board Member (uncredited)
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Raoul Freeman | ... |
Convict (uncredited)
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Rudy Germane | ... |
Convict (uncredited)
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Frank Green | ... |
Convict (uncredited)
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| Stuart Holmes | ... |
Judge (uncredited)
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| John Indrisano | ... |
Convict in Hospital Ward (uncredited)
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| Pete Kellett | ... |
Convict (uncredited)
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| DeForest Kelley | ... |
Eddie Lee - Police Detective (uncredited)
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| Frank Mills | ... |
Convict (uncredited)
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Joseph C. Narcisse | ... |
Convict (uncredited)
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Joey Ray | ... |
Prison Guard (uncredited)
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| Bert Stevens | ... |
Convict (uncredited)
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| Brick Sullivan | ... |
Guard (uncredited)
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| Harry Wilson | ... |
Lou (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Walter Doniger | ... | (directed by) |
Written by
| Walter Doniger | ... | (screen play by) |
| Berman Swarttz | ... | (story by) and |
| Walter Doniger | ... | (story by) |
| Clinton T. Duffy | ... | (based on book "The San Quentin Story") and |
| Dean Jennings | ... | (based on book "The San Quentin Story") |
Produced by
| Walter Doniger | ... | producer (produced by) |
| William Stephens | ... | supervising producer |
| Berman Swarttz | ... | producer (produced by) |
Music by
| Paul Dunlap | ... | (music composed by) |
Cinematography by
| John Alton | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Edward Sampson | ... | (as Edward Sampson Jr.) |
Editorial Department
| Chester W. Schaeffer | ... | supervising editor (as Chester Schaeffer) |
Art Direction by
| C. Daniel Hall | ... | (as Daniel Hall) |
Set Decoration by
| Fay Babcock | ||
Makeup Department
| Curly Batson | ... | makeup artist |
| Edith Keon | ... | hair-dresser |
Production Management
| William Stephens | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Ralph Slosser | ... | assistant director (as Ralph J. Slosser) |
Sound Department
| Frank Webster | ... | sound (as Frank Webster Jr.) |
Special Effects by
| Ray Mercer | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| George Barrows | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| John Indrisano | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Leigh Carson | ... | prop master |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Jerry Bos | ... | wardrobe |
Music Department
| Paul Dunlap | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Gloria Morgan | ... | script supervisor |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Warner Bros. (1954) (United States) (theatrical)
- Associated British-Pathé (1954) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Warner Home Video (2013) (United States) (DVD) (dvdr)
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Storyline
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Based on the book and the reflections of San Quentin Prison Warden Clinton T. Duffy, the film is episodic and rambling in nature but, unlike most prison dramas, there are touches of humor. Duffy, whose "time" at San Quentin covered over 50 years was initially appointed on a thirty-day basis, which makes him one of the best job-huggers of all time. Some of his first acts, such as abolishing the stool-pigeon system and solitary confinement and hiring a female nurse (Anne Halsey) were met with opposition and outrage in some quarters. The dominant story in the film is that of Edward Harper, a prisoner deemed incorrigible by the system until Duffy builds up trust and respect. His attitude was a bit justified as he was innocent of the charges that sent him to prison.
Written by Les Adams |
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| Taglines | Gals, Gats and Guts! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Utilizing unused out-takes from this film with Kelly and O'Sullivan and shooting new footage with other actors, the producers created a sequel, "The Steel Cage." See more » |
| Movie Connections | Followed by The Steel Cage (1954). See more » |