San Quentin(1937)
... Amazing Drama of Desperate Men Behind the Walls!
San Quentin Synopsis
Ex-Army officer Jameson takes a job a prison guard at San Quentin. Joe, the brother of his new girlfriend May, is sentenced to the prison for robbery. When Jameson tries to separate lawbreakers from hardened criminals, badguy Hansen tries to stir up trouble by telling Joe about Jameson's interest in his sister.
San Quentin (1937) is a action and drama film directed by Lloyd Bacon, released on May 24, 1937 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Pat O'Brien, Humphrey Bogart, Ann Sheridan and Barton MacLane. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Lloyd Bacon
- Writers:
- Peter Milne, Humphrey Cobb, Robert Tasker
- Cinematographer:
- Sidney Hickox
- Production:
- First National Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
San Quentin (1937) Trailer
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San Quentin Cast & Crew
Main cast
Pat O'Brien
as Capt. Stephen Jameson
Humphrey Bogart
as Joe 'Red' Kennedy
Ann Sheridan
as May
Barton MacLane
as Lt. Druggin
Joe Sawyer
as 'Sailor Boy' Hansen
Veda Ann Borg
as Helen
Archie Robbins
as Mickey Callahan
Joe King
as Warden Taylor
Gordon Oliver
as Captain
Garry Owen
as Dopey
Marc Lawrence
as Venetti
Emmett Vogan
as Lieutenant
Key crew
Directed by Lloyd Bacon, written by Peter Milne, Humphrey Cobb and Robert Tasker.
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San Quentin Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 32 ratings.
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San Quentin – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch San Quentin online?
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San Quentin (1937) is available to stream on History Vault, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in San Quentin?
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The main cast of San Quentin (1937) includes Pat O'Brien, Humphrey Bogart, Ann Sheridan, Barton MacLane and Joe Sawyer. The film was directed by Lloyd Bacon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was San Quentin released?
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San Quentin was released on May 24, 1937 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is San Quentin worth watching?
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San Quentin (1937) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for San Quentin?
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Yes. The official San Quentin trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.