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The Big House

87

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21 ratings

1930 · George W. Hill

Genresdrama filmcrime filmprison filmromance film

Category averages

Screenplay91
Acting89
Direction84
Cinematography85
Soundtrack87
Entertainment86
Category averages — Screenplay 91, Acting 89, Direction 84, Cinematography 85, Soundtrack 87, Entertainment 86Screenplay 91Acting 89Direction 84Cinematography 85Soundtrack 87Entertainment 86

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Synopsis

The Big House is a 1930 American pre-Code prison drama film directed by George Hill, released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and starring Chester Morris, Wallace Beery, Lewis Stone and Robert Montgomery. The story and dialogue were written by Frances Marion, who won the Academy Award for Best Writing Achievement. As one of the first prison movies, it inspired many others of this genre.

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Details

Type
Movie
Release date
January 1, 1930
Genres
drama film, crime film, prison film, romance film
Created by
George W. Hill
Runtime
88 min
Countries
United States

Cover: Wikimedia Commons · Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer · Public domain · Source