Behind Stone Walls
Synopsis
Esther Clay, wife of District Attorney John Clay and mother of attorney Bob Clay, is having an affair with Jack Keene. Scorned by him Esther kills Jack. Bob comes to her defense and confesses to the shooting. The father prosecutes the son who receives a life imprisonment sentence. Jack Keene's butler Druggett knows the truth and blackmails Esther. Bob's girlfriend Peg Harper summons John Clay to the scene...
Top Cast
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Edward Nugent
Bob Clay
Priscilla Dean
Esther Clay
Ann Christy
Peg Harper - Bob's Girlfriend
Robert Elliott
District Attorney John Manson Clay
Robert Ellis
Jack Keene - Man-about-Town
George Chesebro
Druggett - Blackmailing Butler
Vance Carroll
Reporter at Trial (uncredited)
Allan Cavan
Prosecuting Attorney (uncredited)
Stanley Mack
Reporter at Trial (uncredited)
Frank Meredith
Court Guard (uncredited)
Harold Nelson
Judge (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 13, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank R. Strayer
- Screenplay & Story
- George B. Seitz
- Original Title
- Behind Stone Walls
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Action Pictures, Mayfair Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank R. Strayer
George B. Seitz
Jules Cronjager
Byron Robinson
Ralph M. Like
Department Leadership Roster
George B. Seitz
Screenplay
Jules Cronjager
Director of Photography
Ralph M. Like
Producer
Byron Robinson
Editor
Frank R. Strayer
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Behind Stone Walls.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Behind Stone Walls
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What is Behind Stone Walls about?
Esther Clay, wife of District Attorney John Clay and mother of attorney Bob Clay, is having an affair with Jack Keene. Scorned by him Esther kills Jack. Bob comes to her defense and confesses to the shooting. The father prosecutes the son who receives a life imprisonment sentence. Jack Keene's butler Druggett knows the truth and blackmails Esther. Bob's girlfriend Peg Harper summons John Clay to the scene...
Who directed Behind Stone Walls?
Behind Stone Walls was directed by Frank R. Strayer.
Who stars in Behind Stone Walls?
The principal cast of Behind Stone Walls includes Edward Nugent, Priscilla Dean, Ann Christy, Robert Elliott, Robert Ellis.
When was Behind Stone Walls released and how long is it?
Behind Stone Walls was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 58m.