The Penal Code (1933)
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New York Police Commissioner Mulroney opens Penal Code with a stern warning for parents about keeping the children off the streets and out of gangs. The rest of the film provides a grim example of what could happen if they do not heed him as it tells the tale of a young man's descent into criminalhood and eventually jail. After serving his time, he tries to reform, but finds his bad-reputation clinging to him tartar to a tooth. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Regis Toomey, Helen Cohan, (more)
- Director(s):
- George Melford
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Penal Code
New York Police Commissioner Mulroney opens Penal Code with a stern warning for parents about keeping the children off the streets and out of gangs. The rest of the film provides a grim example of what could happen if they do not heed him as it tells the tale of a young man's descent into criminalhood and eventually jail. After serving his time, he tries to reform, but finds his bad-reputation clinging to him tartar to a tooth. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 58 mins
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- Director(s):
- George Melford
- Writer(s):
- Frederick Hugh Herbert
- Categories:
- Mystery & Suspense
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