Cast
Regis Toomey
as Robert Palmer
Helen Cohan
as Marguerite ('Margie') Shannon
Pat O'Malley
as Sergeant Detective W. J. Bender
Virginia True Boardman
as Mrs. Sarah Palmer
Robert Ellis
as James Forrester
Henry Hall
as Mr. Shannon
Leander De Cordova
as Isaac Lewin
John Ince
as Warden
Murdock MacQuarrie
as Lefty
Olin Francis
as McCarthy
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1932
Runtime1h 02m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Crime
Votes3
DirectorGeorge Melford
WritersF. Hugh Herbert, Edward T. Lowe Jr.
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Penal Code
About The Penal Code
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.
Directed by George Melford, The Penal Code leans on a strong ensemble — Regis Toomey, Helen Cohan, Pat O'Malley — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1932.
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