The read
It runs a compact 1h 3m.
Synopsis
This drama chronicles the extreme measures taken by a determined young crime reporter to get an interview with a notorious convict. The zealous journalist, also a star quarterback on the town college team, decides to become a convict himself. He gets into the prison, becomes president of the prisoners' union, does his interview, successfully woo's the warden's daughter, and gets out in time to publish his story before anyone else does. His career is off to a tremendous start.
Ratings
TMDB9/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- William BeaudineDirector
- Martin MooneyScreenplay
Cast
- Ralph ByrdJimmy O'Brien
- Virginia ValeBetty Collins
- William HalliganWarden Collins
- Dick RichTom Barnes
- Herbert RawlinsonDistrict Attorney
- Cecil WestonMrs. Briggs
- Tom HerbertCarnation Charlie
- Stubby KrugerDynamite (as Harold Kruger)
- Frank HagneyButch
- Jack BuckleyWindy
- Harry DeppBen Marlo
- Jack RoperNipper
Stills
Themes
lawyerdistrict attorney