Up the River
"You bet ~ IT'S FUNNY a movietone laugh riot."
Originally released in 1930. Up the River is a comedy/crime film. directed by John Ford. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Spencer Tracy, Claire Luce, and Warren Hymer
Synopsis
Daily life at men and women's prison units where baseball and the marching band are serious business. Two prisoners escape in order to help paroled Steve from being blackmailed by his girlfriend's ex-partner-in-crime.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 10, 1930
95 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (27 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Spencer Tracy
as Saint Louis
Claire Luce
as Judy Fields
Warren Hymer
as Dannemora Dan
Humphrey Bogart
as Steve Jordan
William Collier Sr.
as Pop
Joan Marie Lawes
as Jean
Marion Aye
as Actress (uncredited)
Ward Bond
as Inmate Socked by Saint Louis (uncredited)
Joe Brown
as Deputy Warden (uncredited)
Bob Burns
as Slim - Bazooka Player (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Fox Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Up the River about?
Daily life at men and women's prison units where baseball and the marching band are serious business. Two prisoners escape in order to help paroled Steve from being blackmailed by his girlfriend's ...
Who directed Up the River?
Up the River was directed by John Ford.
How long is Up the River?
Up the River has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Up the River released?
Up the River was released on October 10, 1930 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Up the River?
The main cast of Up the River includes Spencer Tracy, Claire Luce, Warren Hymer, Humphrey Bogart, William Collier Sr..