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Penitentiary (1938) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Penitentiary at a Glance
Penitentiary is a 1938 action, crime, drama and romance film from director John Brahm, featuring Walter Connolly, John Howard and Jean Parker. It has a runtime of 1 hour 14 minutes and came out on February 5, 1938. Penitentiary holds an average TMDB user score of 7.0/10 from 1 votes and is rated NR in the United States.
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The story of a D.A. who becomes a prison warden and winds up overseeing the sentence of a man he prosecuted.
Where “Penitentiary” Fits in the 123Movies Catalog
Walter Connolly
Dist. Atty. Thomas Mathews
John Howard
William Jordan
Jean Parker
Elizabeth Mathews
Robert Barrat
Prison Yard Capt. Grady
Marc Lawrence
Jack Hawkins
Arthur Hohl
Finch
Charles Halton
Leonard Nettleford
Edward Van Sloan
Dr. Rinewulf
Marjorie Main
Miss Katie Mathews
Stanley Andrews
Prison Captain Dorn (uncredited)
Ward Bond
Red Parsons - Prison Barber (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions About Penitentiary
What is the release date of Penitentiary?
Penitentiary was released on February 5, 1938.
How long is Penitentiary?
Penitentiary runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).
Who is in the cast of Penitentiary?
Penitentiary stars Walter Connolly as Dist. Atty. Thomas Mathews, John Howard as William Jordan, Jean Parker as Elizabeth Mathews and Robert Barrat as Prison Yard Capt. Grady. The cast also includes Marc Lawrence, Arthur Hohl, Charles Halton and Edward Van Sloan.
Who directed Penitentiary?
Penitentiary was directed by John Brahm. The screenplay is credited to Fred Niblo Jr. and Seton I. Miller.
What kind of movie is Penitentiary?
Penitentiary is listed on TMDB as a mix of action, crime, drama and romance.
What is Penitentiary rated?
Penitentiary is rated NR in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 7.0/10 from 1 votes.
What should I watch if I liked Penitentiary?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Penitentiary include You Only Live Once (1937), 20,000 Years in Sing Sing (1932), They Live by Night (1949), They Made Me a Fugitive (1947) and Little Caesar (1931).
Can I stream the full movie of Penitentiary on 123Movies?
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