Movie: Men of San Quentin

Top 5 Billed Cast

J. Anthony Hughes
J. Anthony Hughes

Jack Holden

Eleanor Stewart
Eleanor Stewart

Anne Holden

Dick Curtis
Dick Curtis

Butch Mason

Charles Middleton
Charles Middleton

Saunderson

Jeffrey Sayre
Jeffrey Sayre

Jimmy

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  • Overview

    A corrupt official at San Quentin tries to frame an innocent guard for several murders within the prison.

  • Release Date

    1942-05-15

  • Average

    9

  • Rating:

    4.5 starts
  • Tagline

    THE GREATEST PRISON DRAMA EVER FILMED!

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  • Languages:

    English
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