Summaries

After a failed attempt at running for governor, D.A. Mark Brady is appointed warden of the state prison where many of the criminals he prosecuted are incarcerated.

A wily D.A. (Brady) gets a 10-year conviction of a 20-year-old (Robert Graham) who killed a man in self-defense. Years later Brady becomes warden of the prison holding Graham. When Brady realizes that 6 years of working in the prison jute mill has pushed Graham to the breaking point, he gives him a chance--a new job as his valet. Graham responds well and earns the respect of both the warden and his beautiful daughter. Graham's mettle is put to the test when he stumbles onto a prison murder committed by his cellmate. He must choose between the criminal code of silence and the warden's strong persuasion to reveal the killer.—Gary Jackson <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • prison
  • prostitute
  • train station
  • warden
  • cell mate
Genres
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Romance
Release date Jan 2, 1931
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Columbia/Sunset Gower Studios - 1438 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies Columbia Pictures

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 37m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio

Synopsis

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