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The Big House

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: 6.6/10 (45 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Cosmopolitan Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.7638
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Chester Morris

Chester Morris

as John Morgan

Wallace Beery

Wallace Beery

as Machine Gun 'Butch' Schmidt

Lewis Stone

Lewis Stone

as Warden James Adams

Robert Montgomery

Robert Montgomery

as Kent Marlowe

Leila Hyams

Leila Hyams

as Anne Marlowe

George F. Marion

George F. Marion

as Pop

J. C. Nugent

J. C. Nugent

as Mr. Marlowe

Karl Dane

Karl Dane

as Olsen

DeWitt Jennings

DeWitt Jennings

as Wallace

Matthew Betz

Matthew Betz

as Gopher

Gallery

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External Links

Keywords

prisonprison cellinmatepre-codemanslaughterincarcerationprison break attempt

Frequently Asked Questions

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?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Big House is available.

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 6.6/10 based on 45 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.

Is The Big House suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Big House?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Big House.

Does The Big House have a post-credit scene?

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