Behind Prison Gates (1939)
Brian Donlevy was well enough established as a film personality in 1939 that he didn't have to accept the leading role in the Columbia "B" Behind Prison Gates. But like many other actors, Donlevy realized that Columbia treated character actors like stars-and boy, did he ever want to be a star. In this no-frills prison drama, Donlevy plays an undercover agent who goes "in stir" to locate the money stolen by a pair of cop-killing bandits. He almost pulls it off, but then someone recognizes him. Jacqueline Wells assumes the "gal on the outside" role generally played by Anne Sheridan over at Warner Bros. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Brian Donlevy, Jacqueline Wells, (more)
- Director(s):
- Charles Barton
Synopsis of Behind Prison Gates
Brian Donlevy was well enough established as a film personality in 1939 that he didn't have to accept the leading role in the Columbia "B" Behind Prison Gates. But like many other actors, Donlevy realized that Columbia treated character actors like stars-and boy, did he ever want to be a star. In this no-frills prison drama, Donlevy plays an undercover agent who goes "in stir" to locate the money stolen by a pair of cop-killing bandits. He almost pulls it off, but then someone recognizes him. Jacqueline Wells assumes the "gal on the outside" role generally played by Anne Sheridan over at Warner Bros. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of Behind Prison Gates
- Brian Donlevy - Red Murray
- Joseph Crehan - Warden O'Neil
- George Lloyd - Marty Conroy
- Richard Fiske - Lyman
- Jacqueline Wells - Sheila Murphy
- Paul Fix - Petey Ryan
- Dick Curtis - Capt. Simmons
- Director(s):
- Charles Barton
- Writer(s):
- Leslie T. White, Arthur Horman
- Looking for special editions of Behind Prison Gates?
- See All Versions
- Subtitles:
- Check All Versions
- Closed Captioning:
- Check All Versions
BY MAIL
We're sorry, this title is not available to rent or buy by mail.
IN-STORE
What's Your Take?
Member Reviews
