The Big House - 1930

Convicted of manslaughter for a drunken driving accident, Kent Marlowe is sent to prison, where he meets vicious incarcerated figures who are planning an escape from the brutal conditions.

87min
1930
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.1/10

Cast

Chester Morris profile pictureChester MorrisJohn Morgan
Wallace Beery profile pictureWallace BeeryMachine Gun 'Butch' Schmidt
Lewis Stone profile pictureLewis StoneWarden James Adams
Robert Montgomery profile pictureRobert MontgomeryKent Marlowe
Leila Hyams profile pictureLeila HyamsAnne Marlowe
J. C. Nugent profile pictureJ. C. NugentMr. Marlowe
Claire McDowell profile pictureClaire McDowellMrs. Marlowe
Noah Beery Jr. profile pictureNoah Beery Jr.Convict in Yard (uncredited)
Chris-Pin Martin profile pictureChris-Pin MartinInmate (uncredited)
Herbert Prior profile pictureHerbert PriorPrison Doctor (uncredited)
Harry Wilson profile pictureHarry WilsonInmate #46375 (uncredited)
Angelo Rossitto profile pictureAngelo RossittoInmate (uncredited)

About The Big House

The Big House Overview

Convicted of manslaughter for a drunken driving accident, Kent Marlowe is sent to prison, where he meets vicious incarcerated figures who are planning an escape from the brutal conditions.

Runtime: 87min

Extra details

Original Title: The Big House
Original Language: English
Directed By: George W. Hill
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-MayerCosmopolitan Productions