Prison Break (1938)
Story of a tuna fisherman who has been wrongfully convicted of a murder he did not commit. His exemplary behavior in prison ensures that he is up for early parole. He realizes, however, that his movements will be limited, and he will be unable to join and wed his beloved. The only solution is to escape and hunt down the real killer, himself.
Director:
Arthur Lubin
Writer:
Dorothy Davenport
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Barton MacLane as Joaquin Shannon |
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Glenda Farrell as Jean Fenderson |
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Paul Hurst as Soapy |
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Constance Moore as Maria Shannon |
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Edward Pawley as Joe Fenderson |
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Edmund MacDonald as Chris Nelson |
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Ward Bond as Big Red Kincaid |
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Guy Usher as Warden |
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Victor Kilian as Old Man Fenderson |
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Frank Darien as Cappy |
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George Cleveland as Ding |
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Johnny Russell as Jackie |
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Thomas Louden as The Priest |
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Paul Everton as Judge at Joaquin's Trial |
| Writing | Norton S. Parker | Story |
| Directing | Arthur Lubin | Director |
| Writing | Dorothy Davenport | Screenplay |
| Crew | Harry Neumann | Cinematography |