Behind Stone Walls
Originally released in 1932. Behind Stone Walls is a crime/drama film. directed by Frank R. Strayer. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Edward Nugent, Priscilla Dean, and Ann Christy
Synopsis
Esther Clay, wife of District Attorney John Clay and mother of attorney Bob Clay, is having an affair with Jack Keene. Scorned by him Esther kills Jack. Bob comes to her defense and confesses to the shooting. The father prosecutes the son who receives a life imprisonment sentence. Jack Keene's butler Druggett knows the truth and blackmails Esther. Bob's girlfriend Peg Harper summons John Clay to the scene...
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 15, 1932
93 years ago
Runtime
0h 58m
58 minutes total
User Rating
4.3/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Edward Nugent
as Bob Clay
Priscilla Dean
as Esther Clay
Ann Christy
as Peg Harper - Bob's Girlfriend
Robert Elliott
as District Attorney John Manson Clay
Robert Ellis
as Jack Keene - Man-about-Town
George Chesebro
as Druggett - Blackmailing Butler
Vance Carroll
as Reporter at Trial (uncredited)
Allan Cavan
as Prosecuting Attorney (uncredited)
Stanley Mack
as Reporter at Trial (uncredited)
Frank Meredith
as Court Guard (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Action Pictures
- Mayfair Pictures Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Behind Stone Walls about?
Esther Clay, wife of District Attorney John Clay and mother of attorney Bob Clay, is having an affair with Jack Keene. Scorned by him Esther kills Jack. Bob comes to her defense and confesses to th...
Who directed Behind Stone Walls?
Behind Stone Walls was directed by Frank R. Strayer.
How long is Behind Stone Walls?
Behind Stone Walls has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).
When was Behind Stone Walls released?
Behind Stone Walls was released on March 15, 1932 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Behind Stone Walls?
The main cast of Behind Stone Walls includes Edward Nugent, Priscilla Dean, Ann Christy, Robert Elliott, Robert Ellis.