Convict 99 - 1938

A disgraced school master, Benjamin Twist, is mistaken for a tough prison governor and assigned the charge of a prison for particularly hardened criminals. Believing he is being sent to a school rather than a prison, he celebrates accordingly only to find that his drunkenness accidently lands him on the wrong side of the prison bars. The Governorship is eventually restored to him, and he sets about popularising himself amongst the convicts by turning a blind eye to their shady dealings.

91min
1938
U
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.7/10

Cast

Will Hay profile pictureWill HayDr. Benjamin Twist
Moore Marriott profile pictureMoore MarriottJerry The Mole
Graham Moffatt profile pictureGraham MoffattAlbert Brown
Basil Radford profile pictureBasil RadfordDeputy Governor
Bertha Belmore profile pictureBertha BelmoreTiara Lady
Roy Emerton profile pictureRoy EmertonJohn Benjamin

About Convict 99

Convict 99 Overview

A disgraced school master, Benjamin Twist, is mistaken for a tough prison governor and assigned the charge of a prison for particularly hardened criminals. Believing he is being sent to a school rather than a prison, he celebrates accordingly only to find that his drunkenness accidently lands him on the wrong side of the prison bars. The Governorship is eventually restored to him, and he sets about popularising himself amongst the convicts by turning a blind eye to their shady dealings.

Age Rating: U
Runtime: 91min

Extra details

Original Title: Convict 99
Original Language: English
Directed By: Marcel Varnel
Production Companies
Gainsborough Pictures