This one is another in the series of Hollywood's campaign against a parole system in which parolees must get work but must also tell their prospective employers that they're on parole. In films – such as this one – their dilemma is usually solved by an act of God. Despite the use of coincidence to bring this about and despite the fact that the movie attempts to crowd so many plot turns into its 72 minutes of running time, there is scarcely a chance to draw breath (I'm not complaining), it's a humdinger of a "B" movie with some great performances all around, particularly from MacLane, Bond, Farrell and Hurst. Arthur Lubin's direction is never less than effective. See is you can spot Glenn Strange, Roy Barcroft and Walter Long in the super-extensive support cast. Available on a very good Alpha DVD.
Review of Prison Break
Prison Break
(1938)
Another anti-parole system movie -- but this one is good!
31 October 2015
Warning: Spoilers