Outside These Walls(1939)
SAFER WITH KILLERS INSIDE THESE CELLS...THAN WITH WOMEN WITHOUT HEARTS!
Outside These Walls Synopsis
Walen plays Dan Sparling, a convicted embezzler who becomes editor of his prison newspaper. After serving out his sentence, he sets up an independent newspaper devoted to attacking corruption in public life, encountering various difficulties due to his being an ex-con and opposition from the incumbent administration.
Outside These Walls (1939) is a drama and crime film directed by Ray McCarey, released on May 4, 1939 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Michael Whalen, Dolores Costello, Virginia Weidler and Don Beddoe. Viewers rate it 8.8 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Ray McCarey
- Writers:
- Harold Buchman, Ferdinand Reyher
- Cinematographer:
- Lucien Ballard
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Outside These Walls Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Whalen
as Dan Sparling
Dolores Costello
as Margaret Bronson
Virginia Weidler
as Ellen Sparling
Don Beddoe
as Dinky
Selmer Jackson
as John Wilson
Mary Forbes
as Gertrude Bishop
Robert Emmett Keane
as Sam Fulton
Pierre Watkin
as Hewitt Bronson
Kathleen Lockhart
as Miss Thornton
Dick Curtis
as Flint
Erville Alderson
as Sauers (uncredited)
Matthew Beard
as Penny (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Ray McCarey, written by Harold Buchman and Ferdinand Reyher.
Explore more Drama titles
Outside These Walls Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.8/10 from 2 ratings.
You may also like
The Asphalt Jungle
1950
Kiss of Death
1947
Each Dawn I Die
1939
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
1962
Dog Pound
2010
Cry of the City
1948
The Man with the Golden Arm
1955
Plunder Road
1957
House of Bamboo
1955
Deadline - U.S.A.
1952
While the City Sleeps
1956
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
1932
Cigarettes & Coffee
1993
Witness to Murder
1954
Angels with Dirty Faces
1938
Madame X
1966
Won't Back Down
2012
Outside In
2018
I Walk Alone
1947
Battleground
1949
Movies similar to Outside These Walls
Jamesy Boy
2014
Revolver
1973
Lady Vengeance
2005
Two Men in Town
1973
A Prayer Before Dawn
2018
Farewell, Home Sweet Home
1999
The Longest Yard
1974
Out of Mind, Out of Sight
2014
The Sugarland Express
1974
Hang 'em High
1968
Carcereiros: O Filme
2019
The Secret
1974
The Great Escape
1963
We're No Angels
1989
We're No Angels
1955
Prisoners
2006
Madonnas
2007
Parole Girl
1933
The Dream Catcher
1999
Talk to Me
2007
Outside These Walls – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Outside These Walls online?
+
Outside These Walls (1939) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Outside These Walls?
+
The main cast of Outside These Walls (1939) includes Michael Whalen, Dolores Costello, Virginia Weidler, Don Beddoe and Selmer Jackson. The film was directed by Ray McCarey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Outside These Walls released?
+
Outside These Walls was released on May 4, 1939 and runs for 1h.
Is Outside These Walls worth watching?
+
Outside These Walls (1939) holds an average rating of 8.8 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.