Hell's Highway (1932)
Right here in America... and don't you forget it!
A prison-camp convict learns that his younger brother will soon be joining him behind bars.
Director: Rowland Brown
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 62 min
Release Date: September 23, 1932
Cast
- Richard Dix - Frank 'Duke' Ellis
- Tom Brown - John 'Johnny' Ellis
- Rochelle Hudson - Mary Ellen
- C. Henry Gordon - Blacksnake Skinner
- Oscar Apfel - William Billings
- Stanley Fields - F.E. Whiteside
- John Arledge - Joe Carter
- Warner Richmond - Captain Pop-Eye Jackson
- Charles Middleton - Matthew the Hermit
- Louise Beavers - Rascal's Sweetheart at Visitor's Center (uncredited)
Screenplay
Music: Clarence Muse
Cinematography: Edward Cronjager
Editing: William Hamilton
Production: RKO Radio Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Brutal Prison Drama, Prison Riot and Anarchy
Keywords
prison, self sacrifice, southern usa, chain gang, pre-code, prison brutality
More Films by Director: Rowland Brown
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hell's Highway about?
- A prison-camp convict learns that his younger brother will soon be joining him behind bars.
- Who directed Hell's Highway?
- Hell's Highway was directed by Rowland Brown.
- Who stars in Hell's Highway?
- Hell's Highway stars Richard Dix, Tom Brown, Rochelle Hudson, C. Henry Gordon, Oscar Apfel, Stanley Fields.
- How long is Hell's Highway?
- Hell's Highway has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).
- What genre is Hell's Highway?
- Hell's Highway is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was Hell's Highway produced?
- Hell's Highway was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Hell's Highway?
- The themes of Hell's Highway include: Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Brutal Prison Drama, Prison Riot and Anarchy.