Prison Farm
"PRISON MORE TERRIFYING THAN DEVIL'S ISLAND"
Originally released in 1938. Prison Farm is a drama/crime film. directed by Louis King. At just 67 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Shirley Ross, Lloyd Nolan, and John Howard
Synopsis
Shirley Ross plays an innocent young girl convicted for complicity in a crime committed by her boy friend (Lloyd Nolan). The male crook is sentence to six months on a prison farm populated by both men and women (segregated, of course). Ross is also incarcerated, suffering the cruelties of the sadistic male and female guards (including J. Carroll Naish and future "Ma Kettle" Marjorie Main!)
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 17, 1938
87 years ago
Runtime
1h 7m
67 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prison Farm about?
Shirley Ross plays an innocent young girl convicted for complicity in a crime committed by her boy friend (Lloyd Nolan). The male crook is sentence to six months on a prison farm populated by both ...
Who directed Prison Farm?
Prison Farm was directed by Louis King.
How long is Prison Farm?
Prison Farm has a runtime of 1 hours and 7 minutes (67 minutes total).
When was Prison Farm released?
Prison Farm was released on June 17, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Prison Farm?
The main cast of Prison Farm includes Shirley Ross, Lloyd Nolan, John Howard, J. Carrol Naish, Porter Hall.