Movie

Prison Without Bars

“Women Without Men! - eager for life and love - turned into snarling animals - crying for revenge against a society that called them "bad"!”

★ 7.5(2)19381h 17m

Crime Drama Romance

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Good to know

Director: Brian Desmond Hurst
Release date: 1938-09-20
Runtime: 1h 17m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: London Films Productions

About Prison Without Bars

Prison Without Bars is a 1938 movie in the Crime, Drama and Romance genres, directed by Brian Desmond Hurst, starring Corinne Luchaire, Edna Best and Barry K. Barnes. It has a runtime of 1 hour 17 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Prison Without Bars in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Suzanne, Renee, Nina and Marta all hate being in prison, being slapped and treated badly, and so all the girls are trying to escape. Madame Appel just causes chaos all the time, with her harsh manners. When Yvonne with her free-thinking ways is put in charge of the school for misbehaving girls, and asks them to tell her their complaints, they don't believe her at first. Yvonne is in love and about to marry the establishment's doctor, and it does not help that one teenage girl falls for him - and is corresponded. It's a hard life for the girls, and for the new female warden.

Cast

Corinne Luchaire

Suzanne

Edna Best

Yvonne Chanel

Barry K. Barnes

Dr. Georges Marechal

Mary Morris

Renee

Lorraine Clewes

Alice

Sally Wisher

Julie

Martita Hunt

Mme. Appel

Margaret Yarde

Mlle. Artemise

Elsie Shelton

Mme. Remy

Glynis Johns

Nina

Phyllis Morris

Mlle. Pauline

Enid Lindsey

Mlle. Renard

Themes & keywords

women's prison

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Prison Without Bars in Canada?+

Prison Without Bars is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Prison Without Bars on Netflix?+

Prison Without Bars is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Prison Without Bars?+

Prison Without Bars has a runtime of 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).

Who stars in Prison Without Bars?+

Prison Without Bars stars Corinne Luchaire, Edna Best, Barry K. Barnes, Mary Morris and Lorraine Clewes.

When did Prison Without Bars come out?+

Prison Without Bars is a 1938 movie directed by Brian Desmond Hurst.

What genre is Prison Without Bars?+

Prison Without Bars is Crime, Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Prison Without Bars?+

Prison Without Bars was directed by Brian Desmond Hurst.