Those High Gray Walls (1939)
Directed by Charles Vidor
Genres - Drama, Crime |
Sub-Genres - Prison Film |
Release Date - Sep 21, 1939 (USA - Unknown) |
Run Time - 82 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Sandra Brennan
In this prison drama, a physician ends up incarcerated after he treats a long-time patient who was a fugitive convict. As soon as he gets there, the doctor tries to get on the medical staff, but the head doctor will not allow it. When a prisoner's visiting wife goes into labor, the doctor is asked to assist. He thereby earns the staff doctor's respect until a prison break occurs and the convicted doctor is blamed. Fortunately it is straightened out and the doctor earns his parole.
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convict, doctor/nurse, medic, medical, medical-staff, opposition, parole, prison, slice-of-life, toddlers, visit, wife