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  1. Movies
  2. I Was a Convict

I Was a Convict

1939
1h 2m
Drama
Crime

Status

Released

Release

1939

Runtime

1h 2m

Storyline

"CAN HE GO STRAIGHT? WILL THEY GIVE HIM A CHANCE?"

In this crime drama a wealthy business tycoon serves a sentence for tax fraud. While there he becomes good friends with his cellmates and after they are all released, the magnate appoints them both as executives in his company.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 2m
Mar 6, 1939
Languages
English
Director
Aubrey Scotto
Production
Republic Pictures
Republic Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

7 Cast Members

Barton MacLane

Barton MacLane

Ace King

Beverly Roberts

Beverly Roberts

Judy Harrison

Clarence Kolb

Clarence Kolb

John B. Harrison

Janet Beecher

Janet Beecher

Mrs. Martha Harrison

Horace McMahon

Horace McMahon

Missouri Smith

Ben Welden

Ben Welden

Rocks Henry

Leon Ames

Leon Ames

Jackson

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