Mutiny in the Big House (1939)
A young man forges a check in order to help his mother, but is caught and sentenced to 14 years in prison...
Top billed cast
Charles BickfordFather Joe Collins
Barton MacLaneRed Manson
Pat MoriarityPrison Warden
Dennis MooreJohnny Davis
William RoyleCaptain of Guards Ed Samson
George ClevelandConvict 'Dad' Schultz
Charley FoyConvict Bitsy
Russell HoptonConvict Frankie
Jeffrey SayreMilo- Eddie FosterConvict Del
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