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  • I Was a Convict (1939)
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    62 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
I Was a Convict (1939)
Approved
62 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

Millionaire John B. Harrison is finishing a two-year sentence in prison for income-tax evasion. Two convicts, "Rocks" Henry and Matty are planning an escape and going to kidnap Harrison. But Harrison's cell-mate, "Ace" King and his pay "...See moreMillionaire John B. Harrison is finishing a two-year sentence in prison for income-tax evasion. Two convicts, "Rocks" Henry and Matty are planning an escape and going to kidnap Harrison. But Harrison's cell-mate, "Ace" King and his pay "Missouri" quell the attempted escape, and are granted paroles. Harrison decides to reward "Ace" with a high-paying job in the Harrison Food Productions Company. His family, with the exception of his daughter Judy, object strongly to the hiring of "Ace, but he does so anyway. When the newspapers start blaring such headlines as "Millionaire Harrison Puts Prison Pals on Payroll," his business begins to lose many accounts. But "Ace," who only took the job with larceny in mind, and "Missouri" employ some gangland methods to get the accounts back. After a month on the job, "Ace" is held in high esteem by both Harrison and Judy. He decides he can go straight and do alright, but "Rocks" and Matty have made good on another escape attempt, and have intentions of doing harm to "Ace." Written by Les Adams See less
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Director
Writers
Robert Hardy Andrews (original story and screenplay) (as Robert D. Andrews) | Ben Markson (screenplay)
Cinematographer
Edward Snyder (photographed by)
Editor
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Updated Mar 6, 1939

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Mar 6, 1939 (United States)

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32 cast members
Name Known for
Barton MacLane
Ace King Ace King   See fewer
Beverly Roberts
Judy Harrison Judy Harrison   See fewer
Clarence Kolb
John B. Harrison John B. Harrison   See fewer
Janet Beecher
Mrs. Martha Harrison Mrs. Martha Harrison   See fewer
Horace McMahon
Missouri Smith Missouri Smith   See fewer
Ben Welden
Rocks Henry Rocks Henry   See fewer
Leon Ames
Jackson Jackson   See fewer
Clara Blandick
Aunt Sarah Scarlett Aunt Sarah Scarlett   See fewer
Russell Hicks
District Attorney District Attorney   See fewer
Crauford Kent
Dr. Garson Dr. Garson   See fewer
Edwin Stanley
Dr. Craile Dr. Craile   See fewer
Harry Holman
Martin Harrison Martin Harrison   See fewer
Kernan Cripps
Police Broadcaster (uncredited) Police Broadcaster (uncredited)   See fewer
James Ford
Dance Extra (uncredited) Dance Extra (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Gardner
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Harry Hayden
Business Account (uncredited) Business Account (uncredited)   See fewer
Edward Hearn
McGee, a Guard (uncredited) McGee, a Guard (uncredited)   See fewer
Lloyd Ingraham
Mission Bell Auto Camp Manager (uncredited) Mission Bell Auto Camp Manager (uncredited)   See fewer
Wilbur Mack
Business Accountant (uncredited) Business Accountant (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles McMurphy
Guard (uncredited) Guard (uncredited)   See fewer
Monte Montague
Guard (uncredited) Guard (uncredited)   See fewer
George Montgomery
Prison Guard (uncredited) Prison Guard (uncredited)   See fewer
David Newell
Photographer (uncredited) Photographer (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank O'Connor
Night Watchman (uncredited) Night Watchman (uncredited)   See fewer
Hal Price
Bartender (uncredited) Bartender (uncredited)   See fewer
Addison Richards
Warden Foley (uncredited) Warden Foley (uncredited)   See fewer
Dewey Robinson
Mugsky Pickledown, Safecracker (uncredited) Mugsky Pickledown, Safecracker (uncredited)   See fewer
Dick Rush
Cell Block Guard (uncredited) Cell Block Guard (uncredited)   See fewer
Bryant Washburn
Business Account (uncredited) Business Account (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles C. Wilson
Peterson (uncredited) Peterson (uncredited)   See fewer
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