Behind Prison Walls

Nan
1h 24m
1943

Overview

A reworking of a familiar theme, the story finds scheming steel tycoon James J. MacGlennon (Tully Marshall) and his high-minded lawyer son Jonathan (Alan Baxter) simultaneously ending up behind bars. While incarcerated, Jonathan tries to mend his larcenous father's ways, thereby drawing closer to his not-so-bad dad.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1943-03-22

Top Billed Cast

Alan Baxter

Jonathan MacGlennon

Gertrude Michael

Elinor Cantwell

Tully Marshall

James J. MacGlennon

Edwin Maxwell

Percy Webb

Jacqueline Dalya

Mimi

Paul Everton

Warden

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