The Big House

The Big House

1930 · 87 min · EN · NR · 6.8 (34 votes)
Dir. George W. Hill · Starring Chester Morris, Wallace Beery, Lewis Stone, Robert Montgomery, Leila Hyams, George F. Marion

Timely! Tremendous! Thrilling! Drama of Love and a Jail-Break!

CrimeDrama

Convicted of manslaughter for a drunken driving accident, Kent Marlowe is sent to prison, where he meets vicious incarcerated figures who are planning an escape from the brutal conditions.

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This pre-code drama plunges into the grim reality of prison life. Expect a raw, unflinching look at survival, brutality, and the desperate flicker of hope within oppressive walls. It's a stark, intense experience.

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