Alcatraz Island (1937)
THE ROCK...for killers too tough for steel walls to cage!
A man who has been railroaded into prison is framed for the murder of a fellow inmate and must prove his innocence.
Director: William C. McGann
Genre: Romance, Drama, Action, Crime
Runtime: 63 min
Release Date: October 13, 1937
Cast
- John Litel - 'Gat' Brady
- Ann Sheridan - Flo Allen
- Mary Maguire - Annabel "Ann" Brady
- Gordon Oliver - George Drake
- Dick Purcell - David 'Harp' Santell
- Ben Welden - Richard 'Red' Carroll
- Addison Richards - Fred MacLane
- George E. Stone - 'Tough Tony' Burke
- Vladimir Sokoloff - The Flying Dutchman
- Peggy Bates - Miss Tolliver
Screenplay
- Crane Wilbur (Screenplay)
Music: Heinz Roemheld
Cinematography: L. William O'Connell
Editing: Frank DeWar
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Prison Riot and Anarchy, Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Brutal Prison Drama
Keywords
prison, alcatraz prison
More Films by Director: William C. McGann
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Alcatraz Island about?
- A man who has been railroaded into prison is framed for the murder of a fellow inmate and must prove his innocence.
- Who directed Alcatraz Island?
- Alcatraz Island was directed by William C. McGann.
- Who stars in Alcatraz Island?
- Alcatraz Island stars John Litel, Ann Sheridan, Mary Maguire, Gordon Oliver, Dick Purcell, Ben Welden.
- How long is Alcatraz Island?
- Alcatraz Island has a runtime of 1h 3m (63 minutes).
- What genre is Alcatraz Island?
- Alcatraz Island is a Romance, Drama, Action, Crime film.
- Where was Alcatraz Island produced?
- Alcatraz Island was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Alcatraz Island?
- The themes of Alcatraz Island include: Prison Riot and Anarchy, Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Brutal Prison Drama.