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The Criminal Code

“LOVE saved him from worse than THE CHAIR”

★ 6.1(33)19311h 37m

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Good to know

Director: Howard Hawks
Release date: 1931-01-03
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Columbia Pictures

About The Criminal Code

The Criminal Code is a 1931 movie in the Crime and Drama genres, directed by Howard Hawks, starring Walter Huston, Phillips Holmes and Constance Cummings. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 33 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Criminal Code in Israel — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

After young Robert Graham commits a murder while drunk and defending his girlfriend, he is prosecuted by ambitious Mark Brady and sentenced to 10 years. Six years later, Brady becomes the prison warden and offers the beleaguered Robert a job as his chauffeur. Robert cleans up his act, but, on the eve of his pardon, his cellmate drags him back into the world of violence, and he faces a difficult choice that could return him to prison.

Cast

Walter Huston

Mark Brady

Phillips Holmes

Robert Graham

Constance Cummings

Mary Brady

Boris Karloff

Ned Galloway

DeWitt Jennings

Yard Captain Gleason

Mary Doran

Gertrude Williams

Ethel Wales

Katie Ryan

Clark Marshall

Runch

Arthur Hoyt

Leonard Nettleford

John St. Polis

Dr. Rinewulf

Paul Porcasi

Tony Spelvin

Otto Hoffman

Jim Fales

Themes & keywords

wardenpre-code

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Criminal Code in Israel?+

The Criminal Code is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Israel. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Criminal Code on Netflix?+

The Criminal Code is not on Netflix in Israel right now.

How long is The Criminal Code?+

The Criminal Code has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in The Criminal Code?+

The Criminal Code stars Walter Huston, Phillips Holmes, Constance Cummings, Boris Karloff and DeWitt Jennings.

When did The Criminal Code come out?+

The Criminal Code is a 1931 movie directed by Howard Hawks.

What genre is The Criminal Code?+

The Criminal Code is Crime and Drama film.

Who directed The Criminal Code?+

The Criminal Code was directed by Howard Hawks.