The Big House (14-Jun-1930)
Director: George W. Hill Writers: Frances Marion; Joe Farnham; Martin Flavin Producer: Irving Thalberg Keywords: Drama, Prison Kent Marlow receives a ten year sentence for manslaughter after running over a pedestrian; his cellmates are Butch, an enforcer for the mob, and Morgan, who attempts a daring escape. Screenwriter Frances Marion researched at San Quentin Prison. Won Oscars for Best Writing and Best Sound Recording; received additional nominations for Best Picture and Best Actor.
CAST with | Chester Morris | ... Morgan | Wallace Beery | ... Butch | Lewis Stone | ... Warden | Robert Montgomery | ... Kent | Leila Hyams | ... Anne | George F. Marion | ... Pop | J. C. Nugent | ... Mr. Marlowe | | Karl Dane | ... Olsen | DeWitt Jennings | ... Wallace | Mathew Betz | ... Gopher | Claire McDowell | ... Mrs. Marlowe | Robert Emmet O'Connor | ... Donlin | Tom Kennedy | ... Uncle Jed | Tom Wilson | ... Sandy | Eddie Foyer | ... Dopey | Roscoe Ates | ... Putnam | Fletcher Norton | ... Oliver |
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