The Big House

The Big House

Timely! Tremendous! Thrilling! Drama of Love and a Jail-Break!

6.5 /10 51 votes
June 14, 1930 1h 27m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director George W. Hill
Writers Frances Marion, Frances Marion
Studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Rating 6.5/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Chester Morris

Chester Morris

John Morgan

Wallace Beery

Wallace Beery

Machine Gun 'Butch' Schmidt

Lewis Stone

Lewis Stone

Warden James Adams

Robert Montgomery

Robert Montgomery

Kent Marlowe

Leila Hyams

Leila Hyams

Anne Marlowe

George F. Marion

George F. Marion

Pop

J. C. Nugent

J. C. Nugent

Mr. Marlowe

Karl Dane

Karl Dane

Olsen

DeWitt Jennings

DeWitt Jennings

Wallace

Matthew Betz

Matthew Betz

Gopher

Claire McDowell

Claire McDowell

Mrs. Marlowe

Robert Emmett O'Connor

Robert Emmett O'Connor

Donlin

Frequently Asked Questions

The Big House was released on June 14, 1930.

The runtime of The Big House is 1h 27m.

The Big House is a Crime, Drama movie.

The Big House has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Big House is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Big House was directed by George W. Hill.

The main cast of The Big House includes Chester Morris, Wallace Beery, Lewis Stone.

The Big House is originally in English.