Movie

The Big House

“Timely! Tremendous! Thrilling! Drama of Love and a Jail-Break!”

★ 6.6(54)19301h 27m

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Good to know

Director: George W. Hill
Release date: 1930-06-14
Runtime: 1h 27m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

About The Big House

The Big House is a 1930 movie in the Crime and Drama genres, directed by George W. Hill, starring Chester Morris, Wallace Beery and Lewis Stone. It has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 54 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Big House in Malaysia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Convicted of manslaughter for a drunken driving accident, Kent Marlowe is sent to prison, where he meets vicious incarcerated figures who are planning an escape from the brutal conditions.

Cast

Chester Morris

John Morgan

Wallace Beery

Machine Gun 'Butch' Schmidt

Lewis Stone

Warden James Adams

Robert Montgomery

Kent Marlowe

Leila Hyams

Anne Marlowe

George F. Marion

Pop

J. C. Nugent

Mr. Marlowe

Karl Dane

Olsen

DeWitt Jennings

Wallace

Matthew Betz

Gopher

Claire McDowell

Mrs. Marlowe

Robert Emmett O'Connor

Donlin

Themes & keywords

prisonprison cellinmatepre-codemanslaughterincarcerationprison break attempt

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Big House in Malaysia?+

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

Is The Big House on Netflix?+

The Big House is not on Netflix in Malaysia right now.

How long is The Big House?+

The Big House has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

Who stars in The Big House?+

The Big House stars Chester Morris, Wallace Beery, Lewis Stone, Robert Montgomery and Leila Hyams.

When did The Big House come out?+

The Big House is a 1930 movie directed by George W. Hill.

What genre is The Big House?+

The Big House is Crime and Drama film.

Who directed The Big House?+

The Big House was directed by George W. Hill.