Penitentiary
"Drama Whipping Your Emotions to Fever Pitch!; ONE LESS...FOR THE "BIG HOUSE"!"
Originally released in 1938. Penitentiary is a action/crime film. directed by John Brahm. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Walter Connolly, John Howard, and Jean Parker
Synopsis
The story of a D.A. who becomes a prison warden and winds up overseeing the sentence of a man he prosecuted.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 5, 1938
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Walter Connolly
as Dist. Atty. Thomas Mathews
John Howard
as William Jordan
Jean Parker
as Elizabeth Mathews
Robert Barrat
as Prison Yard Capt. Grady
Marc Lawrence
as Jack Hawkins
Arthur Hohl
as Finch
Charles Halton
as Leonard Nettleford
Edward Van Sloan
as Dr. Rinewulf
Marjorie Main
as Miss Katie Mathews
Stanley Andrews
as Prison Captain Dorn (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Penitentiary about?
The story of a D.A. who becomes a prison warden and winds up overseeing the sentence of a man he prosecuted.
Who directed Penitentiary?
Penitentiary was directed by John Brahm.
How long is Penitentiary?
Penitentiary has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was Penitentiary released?
Penitentiary was released on February 5, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Penitentiary?
The main cast of Penitentiary includes Walter Connolly, John Howard, Jean Parker, Robert Barrat, Marc Lawrence.