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Cast
Lewis Stone
as John Webster
James Gleason
as Detective Daniels
Bruce Cabot
as Robert Webster - Alias Bat Williams
Louise Latimer
as Letty Graves
Betty Grable
as Mildred Webster
Grace Bradley
as Grace Forbes
Nella Walker
as Helen Webster
Frank M. Thomas
as Attorney Pierce
Harry Jans
as Vic - Henchman
John Arledge
as Walter Clifford
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1936
Runtime1h 05m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresCrime
Votes6
DirectorBenjamin Stoloff
WritersFerdinand Reyher, Harry Segall
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsDon't Turn 'em Loose
About Don't Turn 'em Loose
A conscientious attorney who is a member of the State Parole Board, finds his own son, using an alias, up for parole and makes the decision to cast the approving vote.
Directed by Benjamin Stoloff, Don't Turn 'em Loose leans on a strong ensemble — Lewis Stone, James Gleason, Bruce Cabot — 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 crime titles of 1936.
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