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Prison Without Bars

1938 · 77 min Crime Drama Romance
7.5 / 10 · TMDB

Suzanne, Renee, Nina and Marta all hate being in prison, being slapped and treated badly, and so all the girls are trying to escape. Madame Appel just causes chaos all the time, with her harsh manners. When Yvonne with her free-thinking ways is put in charge of the school for misbehaving girls, and asks them to tell her their complaints, they don't believe her at first. Yvonne is in love and about to marry the establishment's doctor, and it does not help that one teenage girl falls for him - and is corresponded. It's a hard life for the girls, and for the new female warden.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1938
Country United Kingdom
Genre Crime, Drama, Romance
Director Brian Desmond Hurst
Runtime 77 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.5/10 (2 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Prison Without Bars is a very strong film rated 7.5/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A classic from 1938. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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