Prison Break (1938)

Description: Story of a tuna fisherman who has been wrongfully convicted of a murder he did not commit. His exemplary behavior in prison ensures that he is up for early parole. He realizes, however, that his movements will be limited, and he will be unable to join and wed his beloved. The only solution is to escape and hunt down the real killer, himself.
Director: Arthur Lubin
Producer: arthur lubin
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mixed to Positive (base on 206 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 19:51:52
Genre: Crime Drama Thriller
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Actors


Barton MacLane
Glenda Farrell
Paul Hurst
Constance Moore
Edward Pawley

User Reviews

john ireland
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
reginald le borg
Inconsistent tone that made it hard to follow.
robert emmett tansey
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
jack arnold
The tone kept shifting and never settled.
mitchell leisen
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
tim whelan
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
edwin h knopf
Too many filler scenes that didn't move the story forward.
roy william neill
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
james l wolcott
Missed opportunities for deeper themes.
d ross lederman
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
reginald barker
Too many filler scenes that didn't move the story forward.
ben f wilson
Predictable storyline with no real surprises.
john sturges
Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!
edward sedgwick
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
julian roffman
One of the better films I've watched in a while.
alan james
Uninspired direction and forgettable characters.
ray mccarey
The dialogue felt natural and well-written.
john o'connor
The ending felt rushed and unsatisfying.
samuel fuller
Predictable storyline with no real surprises.
jim markovic
Poorly executed with weak performances.

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