Up the River
“You bet ~ IT'S FUNNY a movietone laugh riot.”
ComedyCrime
Daily life at men and women's prison units where baseball and the marching band are serious business. Two prisoners escape in order to help paroled Steve from being blackmailed by his girlfriend's ex-partner-in-crime.
VIBE
A surprisingly progressive pre-code romp, this film feels like a boisterous, banjo-fueled party. It’s a rowdy, charming look at prison life, with a surprisingly progressive spirit and a focus on camaraderie and freedom.
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prison escapepre-code
