The Criminal Code
“LOVE saved him from worse than THE CHAIR”
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After young Robert Graham commits a murder while drunk and defending his girlfriend, he is prosecuted by ambitious Mark Brady and sentenced to 10 years. Six years later, Brady becomes the prison warden and offers the beleaguered Robert a job as his chauffeur. Robert cleans up his act, but, on the eve of his pardon, his cellmate drags him back into the world of violence, and he faces a difficult choice that could return him to prison.
Cast
Walter Huston
as Mark Brady
Phillips Holmes
as Robert Graham
Constance Cummings
as Mary Brady
Boris Karloff
as Ned Galloway
DeWitt Jennings
as Yard Captain Gleason
Mary Doran
as Gertrude Williams
Ethel Wales
as Katie Ryan
Clark Marshall
as Runch
Arthur Hoyt
as Leonard Nettleford
John St. Polis
as Dr. Rinewulf
Paul Porcasi
as Tony Spelvin
Otto Hoffman
as Jim Fales
John Sheehan
as 'Mac' McManus
Andy Devine
as Cluck (uncredited)
Bob Kortman
as Red, the Convict Barber (uncredited)
James Guilfoyle
as Detective Doran
Frank Hagney
as Prison Guard in Yard
Al Hill
as Jerry
Russell Hopton
as State's Attorney
Harold Huber
as Convict in Yard
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About The Criminal Code
“LOVE saved him from worse than THE CHAIR”
After young Robert Graham commits a murder while drunk and defending his girlfriend, he is prosecuted by ambitious Mark Brady and sentenced to 10 years. Six years later, Brady becomes the prison warden and offers the beleaguered Robert a job as his chauffeur. Robert cleans up his act, but, on the eve of his pardon, his cellmate drags him back into the world of violence, and he faces a difficult choice that could return him to prison. Running 97 minutes.
The Criminal Code Cast and Characters
The cast features Walter Huston (as Mark Brady), Phillips Holmes (as Robert Graham), Constance Cummings (as Mary Brady), Boris Karloff (as Ned Galloway), and DeWitt Jennings (as Yard Captain Gleason). Their performances are a major reason The Criminal Code has built such a passionate audience.
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The Criminal Code flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is The Criminal Code?
The Criminal Code runs for 97 minutes (about 1.6 hours).
Is The Criminal Code good? What's the rating?
The Criminal Code holds a 6.1/10 rating based on 33 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of The Criminal Code?
The main cast includes Walter Huston, Phillips Holmes, Constance Cummings, and Boris Karloff, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Criminal Code available in English?
Yes — The Criminal Code was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was The Criminal Code released?
The Criminal Code was released in 1931.
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What is The Criminal Code about?
The Criminal Code is a Crime/Drama English-language film. After young Robert Graham commits a murder while drunk and defending his girlfriend, he is prosecuted by ambitious Mark Brady and sentenced to 10 years. Six years later, Brady becomes the prison warden and offers the beleaguered Robert a job as his chauffeur. Robert cleans up his act, but, on the eve of his pardon, his cellmate drags him back into the world of violence, and he faces a difficult choice that could return him to prison.
When was The Criminal Code released?
The Criminal Code was released on January 3, 1931. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. The film was produced by Columbia Pictures.
Who stars in The Criminal Code?
The Criminal Code stars Walter Huston, Phillips Holmes, Constance Cummings and Boris Karloff. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is The Criminal Code available in HD?
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