The read
It runs a compact 1h 21m.
Synopsis
A fugitive from a chain gang becomes an oil-well firefighter and meets the man who framed him.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
8 audience votes
Key crew
- David HertzScreenplay
- William LudwigScreenplay
- H. C. PotterDirector
Cast
- Edward G. RobinsonJohn R. Ingram
- Ruth HusseyHelen Ingram
- Gene LockhartWilliam 'Bill' Ramey
- Bobs WatsonHank Ingram
- Guinn 'Big Boy' WilliamsMoose McCarthy
- John WrayConvict Diggs
- Arthur HohlRawlins
- Esther DaleSarah
- Trevor BardetteSouthern Deputy (uncredited)
- Willie BestBunny - the Janitor (uncredited)
- Stanley BlystoneOil Worker (uncredited)
- Wade BotelerPolice Sergeant (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
gangsterchain gang