Hold 'Em Jail(1932)
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Hold 'Em Jail Synopsis
Two yokels are framed and sent to prison, but wind up playing football on the warden's championship team.
Hold 'Em Jail (1932) is a comedy film directed by Norman Taurog, released on August 19, 1932 with a runtime of 1h 6m. It stars Bert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey, Edna May Oliver and Robert Armstrong. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Norman Taurog
- Writers:
- Walter DeLeon, S.J. Perelman, Eddie Welch
- Cinematographer:
- Leonard Smith
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Hold 'Em Jail Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bert Wheeler
as Curley Harris
Robert Woolsey
as Spider Robbins
Edna May Oliver
as Violet Jones
Robert Armstrong
as Sports Announcer Inmate
Roscoe Ates
as Slippery Sam Brown
Edgar Kennedy
as Warden Elmer Jones
Betty Grable
as Barbara Jones
Warren Hymer
as Steele
- Paul Hurst
Paul Hurst
as Butch
G. Pat Collins
as Whitey
Jed Prouty
as Lynwood Warden Charles Clark
Spencer Charters
as Governor
Key crew
Directed by Norman Taurog, written by Walter DeLeon, S.J. Perelman and Eddie Welch.
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Hold 'Em Jail Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 6 ratings.
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Hold 'Em Jail – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hold 'Em Jail online?
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Who stars in Hold 'Em Jail?
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The main cast of Hold 'Em Jail (1932) includes Bert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey, Edna May Oliver, Robert Armstrong and Roscoe Ates. The film was directed by Norman Taurog. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hold 'Em Jail released?
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Hold 'Em Jail was released on August 19, 1932 and runs for 1h 6m.
Is Hold 'Em Jail worth watching?
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Hold 'Em Jail (1932) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.