Penitentiary
The story of a D.A. who becomes a prison warden and winds up overseeing the sentence of a man he prosecuted.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1938 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Action, Crime, Drama, Romance |
| Director | John Brahm |
| Runtime | 74 min. |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Penitentiary is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.
A classic from 1938. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
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)
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