
The Big House
Timely! Tremendous! Thrilling! Drama of Love and a Jail-Break!
Convicted of manslaughter for a drunken driving accident, Kent Marlowe is sent to prison, where he meets vicious incarcerated figures who are planning an escape from the brutal conditions.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Big House
- Genres: Crime, Drama
- Release Date: 1930-06-14
- Runtime: 87 minutes
- Rating: 6.7/10 (42 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Cosmopolitan Productions
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.8701
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

Chester Morris
as John Morgan

Wallace Beery
as Machine Gun 'Butch' Schmidt

Lewis Stone
as Warden James Adams

Robert Montgomery
as Kent Marlowe

Leila Hyams
as Anne Marlowe

George F. Marion
as Pop

J. C. Nugent
as Mr. Marlowe

Karl Dane
as Olsen

DeWitt Jennings
as Wallace

Matthew Betz
as Gopher
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What is The Big House?▼
The Big House is a Crime, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1930-06-14.
Who are the main actors in The Big House?▼
The main cast includes Chester Morris, Wallace Beery, Lewis Stone, Robert Montgomery, Leila Hyams, .
Where can I watch The Big House online?▼
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Is The Big House based on a true story?▼
Timely! Tremendous! Thrilling! Drama of Love and a Jail-Break!
What is the IMDb rating of The Big House?▼
The Big House has an IMDb rating of 6.7/10 based on 42 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Big House?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Big House?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Cosmopolitan Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Big House filmed?▼
The Big House was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Big House?▼
The total runtime of The Big House is 87 minutes.
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The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
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