Ladies of the Big House
Before their first kiss as bride and groom...torn from each other's arms! Framed-Accused!
1931 · 1h 17m · Passed
Drama
Directed by
Marion Gering
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Ladies of the Big House
Overview
A woman tries to save her husband from the electric chair after both are sent to prison for a murder they didn't commit.
Director and cast
- Marion Gering Director
- Sylvia Sidney as Kathleen Storm McNeil
- Gene Raymond as Standish McNeil
- Wynne Gibson as Susie Thompson
- Earle Foxe as Kid Athens
- Rockliffe Fellowes as Martin Doremus
- Purnell Pratt as John Hartman
- Frank Sheridan as Warden Hecker
- Louise Beavers as Ivory
- Miriam Goldina as Maria - The Mexican
- Hilda Vaughn as Millie
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