Blackwell's Island (1939)

Name: Blackwell's Island
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Released: 1939
Duration: 71 min
Rating: 5.0
Cast: John Garfield, Rosemary Lane, Dick Purcell, Victor Jory, Stanley Fields

1h 11m United States of America

Comedy Crime Drama

Plot

Determined to unveil the criminal underbelly, a tenacious reporter deliberately lands himself behind bars, seeking to infiltrate a notorious mobster's operation. As he navigates the treacherous dynamics of prison life, he faces unexpected dangers and moral dilemmas. With his journalistic instincts on high alert, he gathers information while forming alliances and navigating betrayals. The stakes rise as he inches closer to the truth, risking his safety and career in the process. Tension builds in this gripping quest for justice, where uncovering corruption could come at the ultimate price.

Cast

John Garfield Rosemary Lane Dick Purcell Victor Jory Stanley Fields Morgan Conway Granville Bates Anthony Averill Peggy Shannon Charley Foy Norman Willis Joe Cunningham Wade Boteler William B. Davidson Leon Ames