Duffy of San Quentin
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Synopsis
San Quentin's new warden crusades for reform and for a framed inmate who loves a nurse.
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Duffy of San QuentinOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2014-07-08
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Louis Hayward
Edward 'Romeo' Harper
Joanne Dru
Anne Halsey
Paul Kelly
Warden Clinton T. Duffy
Maureen O'Sullivan
Gladys Duffy
George Macready
John C. Winant
Horace McMahon
Pierson
Irving Bacon
Doc Sorin
Joel Fluellen
Bill Lake
Joe Turkel
Frank Roberts
Jonathan Hale
Boyd
George Barrows
Convict
Marshall Bradford
Lowell
Peter Brocco
Nealy (uncredited)
George Bruggeman
Convict
James Conaty
Prison Board Member (uncredited)
Rudy Germane
Convict
Stuart Holmes
Judge
John Indrisano
Convict in Hospital Ward
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
March 16, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Doniger
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Doniger
- Original Score
- Paul Dunlap
- Original Title
- Duffy of San Quentin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Doniger
Walter Doniger, Clinton T. Duffy, Dean Jennings, Berman Swarttz
Paul Dunlap
John Alton
Edward Sampson
Walter Doniger, Berman Swarttz
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Doniger
Director
John Alton
Director of Photography
Paul Dunlap
Original Music Composer
Walter Doniger
Producer
Edward Sampson
Editor
Berman Swarttz
Producer
Walter Doniger
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Duffy of San Quentin
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What is Duffy of San Quentin about?
San Quentin's new warden crusades for reform and for a framed inmate who loves a nurse.
Who directed Duffy of San Quentin?
Duffy of San Quentin was directed by Walter Doniger.
Who stars in Duffy of San Quentin?
The principal cast of Duffy of San Quentin includes Louis Hayward, Joanne Dru, Paul Kelly, Maureen O'Sullivan, George Macready.
When was Duffy of San Quentin released and how long is it?
Duffy of San Quentin was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Duffy of San Quentin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Duffy of San Quentin was composed by Paul Dunlap.
Is Duffy of San Quentin based on a book or true story?
Duffy of San Quentin is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Clinton T. Duffy", Book: "Dean Jennings".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Duffy of San Quentin?
Duffy of San Quentin holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).