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Prison Without Bars

July 29, 1939 1h 25m

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

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Release Date July 29, 1939 86 years ago
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Runtime 1h 25m 85 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

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.