State Penitentiary(1950)
SAVAGE REALISM FILMED BEHIND PRISON WALLS !
State Penitentiary Synopsis
A man wrongly accused of a crime must decide between getting involved in a prison break, or remaining in jail until his wife can prove his innocence.
State Penitentiary (1950) is a drama, adventure and crime film directed by Lew Landers, released on June 8, 1950 with a runtime of 1h 6m. It stars Warner Baxter, Onslow Stevens, Karin Booth and Robert Shayne. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Lew Landers
- Writers:
- Frank Burt, Howard J. Green, Robert Libott
- Cinematographer:
- Ira H. Morgan
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
State Penitentiary Cast & Crew
Main cast
Warner Baxter
as Rodger Manners
Onslow Stevens
as Richard Evans
Karin Booth
as Shirley Manners
Robert Shayne
as Stanley Brown
Richard Benedict
as Mike Gavin
Brett King
as Al 'Kid' Beaumont
John Bleifer
as Jailbreak Jimmy
Leo Cleary
as Warden-Narrator
Rick Vallin
as Tom
William Fawcett
as Costello, a Prisoner
Key crew
Directed by Lew Landers, written by Frank Burt, Howard J. Green and Robert Libott.
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State Penitentiary Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 2 ratings.
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State Penitentiary – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in State Penitentiary?
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The main cast of State Penitentiary (1950) includes Warner Baxter, Onslow Stevens, Karin Booth, Robert Shayne and Richard Benedict. The film was directed by Lew Landers. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was State Penitentiary released?
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State Penitentiary was released on June 8, 1950 and runs for 1h 6m.
Is State Penitentiary worth watching?
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State Penitentiary (1950) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.