The Criminal Code
"LOVE saved him from worse than THE CHAIR"
Originally released in 1931. The Criminal Code is a crime/drama film. directed by Howard Hawks.
Starring Walter Huston, Phillips Holmes, and Constance Cummings
Synopsis
After young Robert Graham commits a murder while drunk and defending his girlfriend, he is prosecuted by ambitious Mark Brady and sentenced to 10 years. Six years later, Brady becomes the prison warden and offers the beleaguered Robert a job as his chauffeur. Robert cleans up his act, but, on the eve of his pardon, his cellmate drags him back into the world of violence, and he faces a difficult choice that could return him to prison.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 3, 1931
95 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (33 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Walter Huston
as Mark Brady
Phillips Holmes
as Robert Graham
Constance Cummings
as Mary Brady
Boris Karloff
as Ned Galloway
DeWitt Jennings
as Yard Captain Gleason
Mary Doran
as Gertrude Williams
Ethel Wales
as Katie Ryan
Clark Marshall
as Runch
Arthur Hoyt
as Leonard Nettleford
John St. Polis
as Dr. Rinewulf
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Criminal Code about?
After young Robert Graham commits a murder while drunk and defending his girlfriend, he is prosecuted by ambitious Mark Brady and sentenced to 10 years. Six years later, Brady becomes the prison wa...
Who directed The Criminal Code?
The Criminal Code was directed by Howard Hawks.
How long is The Criminal Code?
The Criminal Code has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was The Criminal Code released?
The Criminal Code was released on January 3, 1931 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Criminal Code?
The main cast of The Criminal Code includes Walter Huston, Phillips Holmes, Constance Cummings, Boris Karloff, DeWitt Jennings.