The Big House (1930)

Name: The Big House
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1930
Duration: 87 min
Cast: Chester Morris, Wallace Beery, Lewis Stone, Robert Montgomery, Leila Hyams

1h 27m United States of America

Crime Drama

Plot

Kent Marlowe faces the harsh reality of prison life after being convicted of manslaughter due to a drunk driving incident. Behind bars, he encounters a menacing group of fellow inmates who are scheming to break free from their oppressive environment. As tensions rise and alliances form, Marlowe must navigate the dangerous dynamics of prison life while confronting his own guilt and the consequences of his actions. The struggle for survival takes on a new meaning as he weighs loyalty against the desperate desire for freedom.

Cast

Chester Morris Wallace Beery Lewis Stone Robert Montgomery Leila Hyams George F. Marion J. C. Nugent Karl Dane DeWitt Jennings Matthew Betz Claire McDowell Robert Emmett O'Connor Tom Wilson Eddie Foyer Roscoe Ates