Hold 'Em Jail (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1932, Hold 'Em Jail is a comedy film directed by Norman Taurog, running about 66 minutes. “They turn the Big House into the Bug House!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two yokels are framed and sent to prison, but wind up playing football on the warden's championship team.
Who’s in it. Hold 'Em Jail stars Bert Wheeler as Curley Harris, Robert Woolsey as Spider Robbins, Edna May Oliver as Violet Jones and Edgar Kennedy as Warden Elmer Jones, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Hold 'Em Jail has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hold 'Em Jail page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hold 'Em Jail tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hold 'Em Jail (1932)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hold 'Em Jail change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hold 'Em Jail worth watching?
- Hold 'Em Jail holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hold 'Em Jail?
- Hold 'Em Jail stars Bert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey, Edna May Oliver, Edgar Kennedy and Betty Grable.
- When was Hold 'Em Jail released?
- Hold 'Em Jail was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.