Penitentiary

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February 5, 1938 1h 14m Released

Storyline

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

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        John Brahm
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Fred Niblo Jr., Louis Silvers
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Columbia Pictures
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

Photos

Cast & Crew

Walter Connolly

Dist. Atty. Thomas Mathews

John Howard

William Jordan

Jean Parker

Elizabeth Mathews

Robert Barrat

Prison Yard Capt. Grady

Marc Lawrence

Jack Hawkins

Arthur Hohl

Finch

Charles Halton

Leonard Nettleford

Edward Van Sloan

Dr. Rinewulf

Marjorie Main

Miss Katie Mathews

Stanley Andrews

Prison Captain Dorn (uncredited)

Ward Bond

Red Parsons - Prison Barber (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Penitentiary released?

Penitentiary was released on February 5, 1938.

How long is Penitentiary?

The runtime of Penitentiary is 1h 14m.

What genre is Penitentiary?

Penitentiary is a Action, Crime, Drama, Romance movie.

Where can I watch Penitentiary?

Penitentiary is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed Penitentiary?

Penitentiary was directed by John Brahm.

Who stars in Penitentiary?

The main cast of Penitentiary includes Walter Connolly, John Howard, Jean Parker.

What language is Penitentiary in?

Penitentiary is originally in English.