Parole Fixer(1940)
A True Story from the Files of J. Edgar Hoover
Parole Fixer Synopsis
This expose of the U.S. parole system, as seen through the eyes of FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover, takes dead aim on lawyers who manipulate the justice system in order to get undeserving convicts parole from prisons. The point is made when FBI agents are assigned to track down "Big Boy" Bradmore, who after getting an undeserved parole, via the efforts of a shyster lawyer, promptly murders an FBI agent.
Parole Fixer (1940) is a action, crime and drama film directed by Robert Florey, released on February 2, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 8m. It stars William Henry, Virginia Dale, Robert Paige and Gertrude Michael. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Florey
- Writers:
- William R. Lipman, Horace McCoy, J. Edgar Hoover
- Producers:
- Edward T. Lowe Jr.
- Cinematographer:
- Harry Fischbeck
- Composer:
- John Leipold
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Parole Fixer Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Henry
as Scott Britton
Virginia Dale
as Enid Casserly
Robert Paige
as Steve Eddson
Gertrude Michael
as Collette Menthe
Richard Denning
as Bruce Eaton
Fay Helm
as Rita Mattison
Anthony Quinn
as Francis 'Big Boy' Bradmore
Harvey Stephens
as Bartley Hanford
Marjorie Gateson
as Mrs. Thorton Casserly
Charlotte Wynters
as Nellie
Lyle Talbot
as Ross Waring
- Louise Beavers
Louise Beavers
as Aunt Lindy
Key crew
Directed by Robert Florey, written by William R. Lipman, Horace McCoy and J. Edgar Hoover, produced by Edward T. Lowe Jr..
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Parole Fixer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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Parole Fixer – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Parole Fixer?
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The main cast of Parole Fixer (1940) includes William Henry, Virginia Dale, Robert Paige, Gertrude Michael and Richard Denning. The film was directed by Robert Florey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Parole Fixer released?
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Parole Fixer was released on February 2, 1940 and runs for 1h 8m.
Is Parole Fixer worth watching?
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Parole Fixer (1940) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.