Prison Without Bars
Originally released in 1939. Prison Without Bars is a drama film. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Nova Pilbeam, Jill Esmond, and Sebastian Shaw
Synopsis
1939 BBC studio production of Peggy Barwell’s play Prison without Bars, set in a girls’ reformatory, which was adapted from a German play by Gina Kaus and Otto Edgar Eis. An inmate of a girl's reformatory competes with its superintendent for the affections of its young doctor.
Quick Facts
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prison Without Bars about?
1939 BBC studio production of Peggy Barwell’s play Prison without Bars, set in a girls’ reformatory, which was adapted from a German play by Gina Kaus and Otto Edgar Eis. An inmate of a girl's ...
How long is Prison Without Bars?
Prison Without Bars has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Prison Without Bars released?
Prison Without Bars was released on July 29, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Prison Without Bars?
The main cast of Prison Without Bars includes Nova Pilbeam, Jill Esmond, Sebastian Shaw, Margaret Yarde.