Movie

Up the River

“You bet ~ IT'S FUNNY a movietone laugh riot.”

★ 5.9(29)19301h 25m

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Good to know

Director: John Ford
Release date: 1930-10-10
Runtime: 1h 25m
Language: Spanish
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Fox Film Corporation

About Up the River

Up the River is a 1930 movie in the Comedy and Crime genres, directed by John Ford, starring Spencer Tracy, Claire Luce and Warren Hymer. It has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 29 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Up the River in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Daily life at men and women's prison units where baseball and the marching band are serious business. Two prisoners escape in order to help paroled Steve from being blackmailed by his girlfriend's ex-partner-in-crime.

Cast

Spencer Tracy

Saint Louis

Claire Luce

Judy Fields

Warren Hymer

Dannemora Dan

Humphrey Bogart

Steve Jordan

William Collier Sr.

Pop

Joan Marie Lawes

Jean

Marion Aye

Actress (uncredited)

Ward Bond

Inmate Socked by Saint Louis (uncredited)

Joe Brown

Deputy Warden (uncredited)

Bob Burns

Slim - Bazooka Player (uncredited)

Eddy Chandler

Guard (uncredited)

Edythe Chapman

Mrs. Jordan (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

prison escapepre-code

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Up the River in Mexico?+

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Is Up the River on Netflix?+

Up the River is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Up the River?+

Up the River has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

Who stars in Up the River?+

Up the River stars Spencer Tracy, Claire Luce, Warren Hymer, Humphrey Bogart and William Collier Sr..

When did Up the River come out?+

Up the River is a 1930 movie directed by John Ford.

What genre is Up the River?+

Up the River is Comedy and Crime film.

Who directed Up the River?+

Up the River was directed by John Ford.