Prison Break

Prison Break

72 mins | Drama, Crime, Thriller | July 12, 1938

Story of a tuna fisherman who has been wrongfully convicted of a murder he did not commit. His exemplary behavior in prison ensures that he is up for early parole. He realizes, however, that his movements will be limited, and he will be unable to join and wed his beloved. The only solution is to escape and hunt down the real killer, himself.

Prison Break

72 mins | Drama, Crime, Thriller | July 12, 1938

Prison Break
Story of a tuna fisherman who has been wrongfully convicted of a murder he did not commit. His exemplary behavior in prison ensures that he is up for early parole. He realizes, however, that his movements will be limited, and he will be unable to join and wed his beloved. The only solution is to escape and hunt down the real killer, himself.
IMDb rating 6.1
Producers Universal Pictures
Original title Prison Break
Directors Arthur Lubin
Writers Norton S. Parker, Dorothy Davenport

Cast

Barton MacLane

as Joaquin Shannon

Glenda Farrell

as Jean Fenderson

Paul Hurst

as Soapy

Constance Moore

as Maria Shannon, Joaquin's Sister

Edward Pawley

as Joe Fenderson

Edmund MacDonald

as Chris Nelson, Maria's Bridegroom

Ward Bond

as Big Red Kincaid

Guy Usher

as Warden

Victor Kilian

as Old Man Fenderson

Frank Darien

as Cappy, Joaquin's Cell-mate

George Cleveland

as Ding, Fisherman with Joaquin

Johnny Russell

as Jackie, Jean's Son Previous Marriage

Thomas Louden

as The Priest

Paul Everton

as Judge at Joaquin's Trial