Prison Farm(1938)
PRISON MORE TERRIFYING THAN DEVIL'S ISLAND
Prison Farm Synopsis
Shirley Ross plays an innocent young girl convicted for complicity in a crime committed by her boy friend (Lloyd Nolan). The male crook is sentence to six months on a prison farm populated by both men and women (segregated, of course). Ross is also incarcerated, suffering the cruelties of the sadistic male and female guards (including J. Carroll Naish and future "Ma Kettle" Marjorie Main!)
Prison Farm (1938) is a drama and crime film directed by Louis King, released on June 17, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 7m. It stars Shirley Ross, Lloyd Nolan, John Howard and J. Carrol Naish. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Louis King
- Writers:
- Edwin V. Westrate, Stuart Anthony, Eddie Welch
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Prison Farm Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shirley Ross
as Jean Forest
Lloyd Nolan
as Larry Harrison
John Howard
as Dr. Roi Conrad
J. Carrol Naish
as Noel Haskins
Porter Hall
as Chiston R. Bradby
Esther Dale
as Cora Waxley
May Boley
as 'Shifty' Sue
Marjorie Main
as Matron Brand
Anna Q. Nilsson
as Matron Ames
- Robert Brister
Robert Brister
as Joe Easy
Mae Busch
as Trixie
- Edwin J. Carlie
Edwin J. Carlie
as Mailman
Key crew
Directed by Louis King, written by Edwin V. Westrate, Stuart Anthony and Eddie Welch.
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Prison Farm Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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Prison Farm – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Prison Farm online?
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Who stars in Prison Farm?
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The main cast of Prison Farm (1938) includes Shirley Ross, Lloyd Nolan, John Howard, J. Carrol Naish and Porter Hall. The film was directed by Louis King. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Prison Farm released?
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Prison Farm was released on June 17, 1938 and runs for 1h 7m.
Is Prison Farm worth watching?
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Prison Farm (1938) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 4 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.