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Prison Break is a american film of genre Drama directed by Arthur Lubin released in USA on 12 july 1938 with Barton MacLane

Prison Break (1938)

Prison Break
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Released in USA 12 july 1938
Length 1h12
Directed by
OriginUSA
Genres Drama,    Thriller,    Crime
Rating60% 3.04493.04493.04493.04493.0449

Prison Break is a 1938 American film directed by Arthur Lubin.

Synopsis

A fisherman confesses to a murder he didn't commit in order to protect a good friend, whom he believes did commit it. Once in prison he determines to keep out of trouble and win his parole, but a tough convict is just as determined to make things difficult for him.

Actors

Barton MacLane

(Joaquin Shannon)Glenda Farrell

(Jean Fenderson)Paul Hurst

(Soapy)Constance Moore

(Maria Shannon, Joaquin's Sister)Edward Pawley

(Joe Fenderson)
And :
Ward Bond
Guy Usher
Victor Kilian
Frank Darien
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