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The Penal Code
The Penal Code
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The Penal Code

1932
1h 2m
Drama
Crime

Status

Released

Release

1932

Runtime

1h 2m

Storyline

A man is released from prison and tries to get back into life on the outside without his family and friends knowing he's been in jail.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 2m
Dec 23, 1932
Languages
English
Director
George Melford
George Melford
Production
Monarch Film Corporation
Monarch Film Corporation
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

10 Cast Members

Regis Toomey

Regis Toomey

Robert Palmer

Helen Cohan

Helen Cohan

Marguerite ('Margie') Shannon

Pat O'Malley

Pat O'Malley

Sergeant Detective W. J. Bender

Virginia True Boardman

Virginia True Boardman

Mrs. Sarah Palmer

Robert Ellis

Robert Ellis

James Forrester

Henry Hall

Henry Hall

Mr. Shannon

Leander De Cordova

Isaac Lewin

John Ince

John Ince

Warden

Murdock MacQuarrie

Murdock MacQuarrie

Lefty

Olin Francis

Olin Francis

McCarthy

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