Ladies of the Big House
“Before their first kiss as bride and groom...torn from each other's arms! Framed-Accused!”
Synopsis
A woman tries to save her husband from the electric chair after both are sent to prison for a murder they didn't commit.
Top Cast
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Sylvia Sidney
Kathleen Storm McNeil
Gene Raymond
Standish McNeil
Wynne Gibson
Susie Thompson
Earle Foxe
Kid Athens
Rockliffe Fellowes
Martin Doremus
Purnell Pratt
John Hartman
Frank Sheridan
Warden Hecker
Louise Beavers
Ivory
Miriam Goldina
Maria - The Mexican
Hilda Vaughn
Millie
Fritzi Ridgeway
Reno Maggie
Esther Howard
Clara Newman
Edna Bennett
The Countess
Ruth Lyons
Gertie
Jane Darwell
Mrs. Turner
Mary Foy
Mrs. Lowry
Noel Francis
Thelma
Theodore von Eltz
Frazer
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 26, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marion Gering
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernest Booth, Louis Weitzenkorn
- Original Score
- John Leipold
- Original Title
- Ladies of the Big House
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marion Gering
Ernest Booth, Louis Weitzenkorn
John Leipold
David Abel
Department Leadership Roster
Marion Gering
Director
David Abel
Director of Photography
John Leipold
Original Music Composer
Louis Weitzenkorn
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ladies of the Big House
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ladies of the Big House about?
A woman tries to save her husband from the electric chair after both are sent to prison for a murder they didn't commit.
Who directed Ladies of the Big House?
Ladies of the Big House was directed by Marion Gering.
Who stars in Ladies of the Big House?
The principal cast of Ladies of the Big House includes Sylvia Sidney, Gene Raymond, Wynne Gibson, Earle Foxe, Rockliffe Fellowes.
When was Ladies of the Big House released and how long is it?
Ladies of the Big House was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Ladies of the Big House?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ladies of the Big House was composed by John Leipold.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ladies of the Big House?
Ladies of the Big House holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).