Within These Walls
“INSIDE THE "BIG HOUSE"!”
Synopsis
Michael Howland, a stern hanging judge, is assigned to take over a chaotic prison. There Michael imposes a strict regime of discipline on the inmates. He is similarly rigid and harsh with his own two children Tommie and Anne. However, his son Tommie Howland eventually ends up incarcerated in his father's prison.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 13, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- H. Bruce Humberstone
- Screenplay & Story
- Wanda Tuchock, Eugene Ling
- Original Score
- David Buttolph
- Original Title
- Within These Walls
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
H. Bruce Humberstone
Wanda Tuchock, Eugene Ling, James B. Fisher, Coles Trapnell
David Buttolph
Glen MacWilliams, Clyde De Vinna
Harry Reynolds
Ben Silvey
Department Leadership Roster
H. Bruce Humberstone
Director
Wanda Tuchock
Screenplay
Eugene Ling
Screenplay
Kay Nelson
Costume Design
Ben Silvey
Producer
Harry Reynolds
Editor
Glen MacWilliams
Director of Photography
David Buttolph
Original Music Composer
Clyde De Vinna
Director of Photography
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 Within These Walls
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What is Within These Walls about?
Michael Howland, a stern hanging judge, is assigned to take over a chaotic prison. There Michael imposes a strict regime of discipline on the inmates. He is similarly rigid and harsh with his own two children Tommie and Anne. However, his son Tommie Howland eventually ends up incarcerated in his father's prison.
Who directed Within These Walls?
Within These Walls was directed by H. Bruce Humberstone.
Who stars in Within These Walls?
The principal cast of Within These Walls includes Thomas Mitchell, Mary Anderson, Edward Ryan, Mark Stevens, B.S. Pully.
When was Within These Walls released and how long is it?
Within These Walls was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Within These Walls?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Within These Walls was composed by David Buttolph.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Within These Walls?
Within These Walls holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).