Parole (1936)
A lesser but still effective entry in the mid-1930s "prison" cycle, Parole catalogues the many problems facing prisoners who've served their debt to society. The story concentrates on Russ Whalen (Henry Hunter), one of several parolees trying to find work on the outside. The "ex-con" onus forces some of these men to return to crime, but Russ keeps his nose clean and finally finds success. Also given attention are the many abuses in the parole system, which in 1936 frequently favored those with the right connections. Of historical significance, Parole represents the film debut of Anthony Quinn, in a 45-second bit as a prisoner named Zingo Browning. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Henry Hunter, Alan Dinehart, (more)
- Director(s):
- Louis Friedlander, Lew Landers, (more)
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Synopsis of Parole
A lesser but still effective entry in the mid-1930s "prison" cycle, Parole catalogues the many problems facing prisoners who've served their debt to society. The story concentrates on Russ Whalen (Henry Hunter), one of several parolees trying to find work on the outside. The "ex-con" onus forces some of these men to return to crime, but Russ keeps his nose clean and finally finds success. Also given attention are the many abuses in the parole system, which in 1936 frequently favored those with the right connections. Of historical significance, Parole represents the film debut of Anthony Quinn, in a 45-second bit as a prisoner named Zingo Browning. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of Parole
- Henry Hunter - Russ Whalen
- Noah Beery, Jr. - Bobby Freeman
- Alan Baxter - Percy "Okay" Smith
- Bernadene Hayes - Joyce Daniels, Mallard's Secretary
- Charles Richman - Driscoll
- Selmar Jackson - Earl Bigbee
- Anthony Quinn - Zingo Browning
- Edward Keane - District Attorney
- Christian Rub - John
- Stanley Andrews - Parole Board Member Williams
- Tom Moore - Carmody
- Philip Trent - Reporter, Gregory
- Landers Stevens - State Lawyer
- Harry C. Bradley - Dr. Arthur Carroll
- Walter Miller - Personnel Manager
- Billy Gilbert - Salvatore Arriolo
- Alan Dinehart - Richard K. Mallard
- Grant Mitchell - Marty Crawford
- Alan Hale - John Borchard
- Berton Churchill - Rex Gavin
- John Miltern - The Governor
- Frank Mills - Dummy Watts
- Wallis Clark - The Warden
- Douglas Wood - Parole Board Chairman
- Frank McGlynn, Sr. - Patton
- John Kennedy - Police chief
- Guy Usher - Police Lieutenant
- Zeffie Tilbury - Molly Smith
- Jonathan Hale - John Driscoll
- Thomas Curran - Board Chairman
- Arthur Loft - Special Prosecutor
- Arnold Gray - Secretary
- Director(s):
- Louis Friedlander, Lew Landers
- Writer(s):
- Kubec Glasmon, Joel Sayre, Horace McCoy
- Producer(s):
- Robert R. Presnell, Sr.
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