The read
It runs a compact 1h 20m.
Synopsis
During a rebellion of prisoners at the San Quentin State Prison, Boston Blackie makes a lightning escape aided by Mary McGinn while chased prison guards. Mary is a school girl, unaware that her brothers are crooks. She is expelled from school. Blackie rejoins his gang and takes refuge in Mother McGinn's house, where he again meets Mary. She devotes herself to making Blackie go straight and wins her point.
Ratings
TMDB10/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- George W. HillDirector
- Frances MarionWriter
Cast
- Colleen MooreMary McGinn
- Forrest StanleyBoston Blackie
- Margaret SeddonMother McGinn
- Hobart BosworthWarden
- George CooperTravel
- Eddie PhillipsThe 'Glad Rag' Kid
- Wade BotelerDetective O'Leary
- Tom BatesSandy
- Carmelita GeraghtyEthel Grayson
- Maxine Elliott HicksCast
Stills
Themes
rehabilitationpartially lost film