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The Penal Code (1932)

1932-12-23 · 1h 2m · EN
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A man is released from prison and tries to get back into life on the outside without his family and friends knowing he's been in jail.

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George MelfordDirector

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Regis ToomeyRegis ToomeyRobert PalmerHelen CohanHelen CohanMarguerite ('Margie') ShannonPat O'MalleyPat O'MalleySergeant Detective W. J. BenderVirginia True BoardmanVirginia True BoardmanMrs. Sarah PalmerRobert EllisRobert EllisJames ForresterHenry HallHenry HallMr. ShannonLeander De CordovaLeander De CordovaIsaac LewinJohn InceJohn InceWardenMurdock MacQuarrieMurdock MacQuarrieLeftyOlin FrancisOlin FrancisMcCarthy

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Genre affinityDrama · CrimeDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference86133Actor preference279088 · 308870 · 251046Country preferenceUs

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What is The Penal Code about?

A man is released from prison and tries to get back into life on the outside without his family and friends knowing he's been in jail.

How long is The Penal Code?

The Penal Code has a runtime of 62 minutes.