State Penitentiary
"SAVAGE REALISM FILMED BEHIND PRISON WALLS !"
Originally released in 1950. State Penitentiary is a drama/adventure film. directed by Lew Landers. At just 66 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Warner Baxter, Onslow Stevens, and Karin Booth
Synopsis
A man wrongly accused of a crime must decide between getting involved in a prison break, or remaining in jail until his wife can prove his innocence.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 8, 1950
75 years ago
Runtime
1h 6m
66 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Warner Baxter
as Rodger Manners
Onslow Stevens
as Richard Evans
Karin Booth
as Shirley Manners
Robert Shayne
as Stanley Brown
Richard Benedict
as Mike Gavin
Brett King
as Al 'Kid' Beaumont
John Bleifer
as Jailbreak Jimmy
Leo Cleary
as Warden-Narrator
Rick Vallin
as Tom
William Fawcett
as Costello, a Prisoner
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is State Penitentiary about?
A man wrongly accused of a crime must decide between getting involved in a prison break, or remaining in jail until his wife can prove his innocence.
Who directed State Penitentiary?
State Penitentiary was directed by Lew Landers.
How long is State Penitentiary?
State Penitentiary has a runtime of 1 hours and 6 minutes (66 minutes total).
When was State Penitentiary released?
State Penitentiary was released on June 8, 1950 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in State Penitentiary?
The main cast of State Penitentiary includes Warner Baxter, Onslow Stevens, Karin Booth, Robert Shayne, Richard Benedict.