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Parole!

Parole!

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Parole!

"Timely, sensational drama of ex-convicts and their pretty molls! Thrilling, up-to-the-minute entertainment!"

1936

1h 7m

7.0(2 votes)

Drama

Crime

Overview

Soon after the prison release of a lawyer (Henry Hunter), his dedication to improving his life puts him at odds with other parolees who have returned to a criminal lifestyle.

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Production Companies

Universal Pictures

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Henry Hunter

Henry Hunter

Russ Whalen

Ann Shepherd

Ann Shepherd

Frances Crawford

Alan Dinehart

Alan Dinehart

Richard Mallard

Alan Baxter

Alan Baxter

Percy 'Okay' Smith

Alan Hale

Alan Hale

John Borchard

Grant Mitchell

Grant Mitchell

Marty Crawford

Berton Churchill

Berton Churchill

Rex Gavin

Noah Beery Jr.

Noah Beery Jr.

Bobby Freeman

Bernadene Hayes

Bernadene Hayes

Joyce Daniels

Wallis Clark

Wallis Clark

Prison Warden

Creative team

Directed by: Lew Landers
Written by: Kubec Glasmon
Horace McCoy

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