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The Criminal Code (1931)

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Released January 3, 1931Runtime 1h 37mDirector Howard Hawks

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.

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Cast of The Criminal Code

Walter Huston

Walter Huston

Mark Brady
Phillips Holmes

Phillips Holmes

Robert Graham
Constance Cummings

Constance Cummings

Mary Brady
Boris Karloff

Boris Karloff

Ned Galloway
DeWitt Jennings

DeWitt Jennings

Yard Captain Gleason
Mary Doran

Mary Doran

Gertrude Williams
Ethel Wales

Ethel Wales

Katie Ryan
Clark Marshall

Clark Marshall

Runch
Arthur Hoyt

Arthur Hoyt

Leonard Nettleford
John St. Polis

John St. Polis

Dr. Rinewulf
Paul Porcasi

Paul Porcasi

Tony Spelvin
Otto Hoffman

Otto Hoffman

Jim Fales

About The Criminal Code

Where can I watch The Criminal Code?

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Who stars in The Criminal Code?

The Criminal Code stars Walter Huston, Phillips Holmes, Constance Cummings, Boris Karloff, DeWitt Jennings.

Who directed The Criminal Code?

The Criminal Code was directed by Howard Hawks.

How long is The Criminal Code?

The Criminal Code has a runtime of 1h 37m.

What is The Criminal Code about?

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.