The Big House
Timely! Tremendous! Thrilling! Drama of Love and a Jail-Break!
1930 · 1h 27m · PASSED
Crime, Drama
Directed by
George W. Hill
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The Big House
Overview
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.
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