Synopsis
A fugitive from a chain gang becomes an oil-well firefighter and meets the man who framed him.
Movie Information
- Director
- H. C. Potter
- Writers
- David Hertz, William Ludwig
- Release Year
- 1939
- Runtime
- 81 minutes
- Genre
- Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Language
- EN
- Country
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (8 votes)
Top Cast
Edward G. Robinson
John R. Ingram
Ruth Hussey
Helen Ingram
Gene Lockhart
William 'Bill' Ramey
Bobs Watson
Hank Ingram
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
Moose McCarthy
John Wray
Convict Diggs
Arthur Hohl
Rawlins
Esther Dale
Sarah
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