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Penitentiary (1938)

Movie ★ 7.0 74 min

Action Crime Drama Romance

The story of a D.A. who becomes a prison warden and winds up overseeing the sentence of a man he prosecuted.

John Brahm Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 5, 1938
Runtime
74 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0030567
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Themes

Cast

Walter Connolly Walter Connolly Dist. Atty. Thomas Mathews John Howard John Howard William Jordan Jean Parker Jean Parker Elizabeth Mathews Robert Barrat Robert Barrat Prison Yard Capt. Grady Marc Lawrence Marc Lawrence Jack Hawkins Arthur Hohl Arthur Hohl Finch Charles Halton Charles Halton Leonard Nettleford Edward Van Sloan Edward Van Sloan Dr. Rinewulf Marjorie Main Marjorie Main Miss Katie Mathews Stanley Andrews Stanley Andrews Prison Captain Dorn (uncredited) Ward Bond Ward Bond Red Parsons - Prison Barber (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Penitentiary about?
The story of a D.A. who becomes a prison warden and winds up overseeing the sentence of a man he prosecuted.
Who directed Penitentiary?
Penitentiary was directed by John Brahm.
Who stars in Penitentiary?
Penitentiary stars Walter Connolly, John Howard, Jean Parker, Robert Barrat.
When was Penitentiary released?
Penitentiary is a 1938 action, crime, drama, romance film.
Where can I watch Penitentiary?
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