The Big House

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

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.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 1930-06-14
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 87 min

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