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Ladies of the Big House

  • 1931
  • Approved
  • 1h 17m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
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Sylvia Sidney in Ladies of the Big House (1931)
CrimeDramaMysteryRomance

Married couple is imprisoned for a crime they didn't commit.Married couple is imprisoned for a crime they didn't commit.Married couple is imprisoned for a crime they didn't commit.

  • Director
    • Marion Gering
  • Writers
    • Ernest Booth
    • Louis Weitzenkorn
    • William Slavens McNutt
  • Stars
    • Sylvia Sidney
    • Gene Raymond
    • Wynne Gibson
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    160
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Marion Gering
    • Writers
      • Ernest Booth
      • Louis Weitzenkorn
      • William Slavens McNutt
    • Stars
      • Sylvia Sidney
      • Gene Raymond
      • Wynne Gibson
    • 9User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Sylvia Sidney
    Sylvia Sidney
    • Kathleen Storm McNeil
    Gene Raymond
    Gene Raymond
    • Standish McNeil
    Wynne Gibson
    Wynne Gibson
    • Susie Thompson
    Earle Foxe
    Earle Foxe
    • Kid Athens
    Rockliffe Fellowes
    Rockliffe Fellowes
    • Martin Doremus
    Purnell Pratt
    Purnell Pratt
    • John Hartman
    Frank Sheridan
    Frank Sheridan
    • Warden Hecker
    Louise Beavers
    Louise Beavers
    • Ivory
    Miriam Goldina
    • Maria - The Mexican
    Hilda Vaughn
    Hilda Vaughn
    • Millie
    Fritzi Ridgeway
    Fritzi Ridgeway
    • Reno Maggie
    Esther Howard
    Esther Howard
    • Clara Newman
    Edna Bennett
    • The Countess
    Ruth Lyons
    Ruth Lyons
    • Gertie
    Jane Darwell
    Jane Darwell
    • Mrs. Turner
    Mary Foy
    Mary Foy
    • Mrs. Lowry
    Noel Francis
    Noel Francis
    • Thelma
    Theodore von Eltz
    Theodore von Eltz
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    • Director
      • Marion Gering
    • Writers
      • Ernest Booth
      • Louis Weitzenkorn
      • William Slavens McNutt
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    9/10

    Sylvia Sidney Makes a B-Movie become a A-Movie

    Ladies of the Big House (1931) is worth hunting down. Never getting a official DVD release Sylvia Sidney gives her all with those big soulful eyes and deep vulnerability balanced with real strength. This Pre-Code drama could have been a throwaway movie but all the actors make you deeply care about what they are facing. This movie balances heart,a compelling story and Pre-Code drama at it's finest. A obscure movie I hope more people discover and see it's value past it's exploitation sounding title.It's so much more.
    • Deloreanguy79
    • Aug 31, 2018
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    • Release date
      • December 26, 1931 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ženska tamnica
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 17 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.20 : 1

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