Up the River(1938)
Up the River Synopsis
A group of prison inmates pass the time playing football and romancing ladies in this prison escape crime musical screwball comedy that was apparently a wacky spoof of the crime movies that were so popular in the 1930s. It seems to be completely forgotten today, except by major film buffs.
Up the River (1938) is a comedy film directed by Alfred L. Werker, released on December 9, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Preston Foster, Tony Martin, Phyllis Brooks and Slim Summerville. Viewers rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Alfred L. Werker
- Writers:
- John Patrick, Lou Breslow, Maurine Dallas Watkins
- Producers:
- Sol M. Wurtzel
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
Up the River Cast & Crew
Main cast
Preston Foster
as 'Chipper' Morgan
Tony Martin
as Tommy Grant
Phyllis Brooks
as Helen Lindsay
Slim Summerville
as Slim Nelson
Arthur Treacher
as Darby Randall
Eddie Collins
as Fisheye Conroy
Jane Darwell
as Mrs. Graham
Sidney Toler
as Jeffrey Mitchell
Bill Robinson
as Memphis Jones
Edward Gargan
as Tiny
- Dorothy Dearing
Dorothy Dearing
as Martha Graham
Charles D. Brown
as Warden Harris
Key crew
Directed by Alfred L. Werker, written by John Patrick, Lou Breslow and Maurine Dallas Watkins, produced by Sol M. Wurtzel.
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Up the River Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Up the River – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Up the River?
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The main cast of Up the River (1938) includes Preston Foster, Tony Martin, Phyllis Brooks, Slim Summerville and Arthur Treacher. The film was directed by Alfred L. Werker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Up the River released?
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Up the River was released on December 9, 1938 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is Up the River worth watching?
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Up the River (1938) holds an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.