Don't Turn 'em Loose
“Free as the birds and smooth as a snake, Bat Roberts is on parole.”
Synopsis
A conscientious attorney who is a member of the State Parole Board, finds his own son, using an alias, up for parole and makes the decision to cast the approving vote.
Top Cast
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Lewis Stone
John Webster
James Gleason
Detective Daniels
Bruce Cabot
Robert Webster - Alias Bat Williams
Louise Latimer
Letty Graves
Betty Grable
Mildred Webster
Grace Bradley
Grace Forbes
Nella Walker
Helen Webster
Frank M. Thomas
Attorney Pierce
Harry Jans
Vic - Henchman
John Arledge
Walter Clifford
Frank Jenks
Pete - Henchman
Maxine Jennings
Nellie - Phoney Mrs. Williams
Gordon Jones
Joe Graves
Jack Randall
Al - Henchman
Alan Curtis
Wedding Attendant with Telegram
Frenchy Durelle
Deputy Warden
Fern Emmett
Hattie - Webster Housekeeper
Tommy Graham
Secretary
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 18, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benjamin Stoloff
- Screenplay & Story
- Ferdinand Reyher, Harry Segall
- Original Title
- Don't Turn 'em Loose
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benjamin Stoloff
Ferdinand Reyher, Harry Segall
Department Leadership Roster
Benjamin Stoloff
Director
Ferdinand Reyher
Screenplay
Harry Segall
Screenplay
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 Don't Turn 'em Loose
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What is Don't Turn 'em Loose about?
A conscientious attorney who is a member of the State Parole Board, finds his own son, using an alias, up for parole and makes the decision to cast the approving vote.
Who directed Don't Turn 'em Loose?
Don't Turn 'em Loose was directed by Benjamin Stoloff.
Who stars in Don't Turn 'em Loose?
The principal cast of Don't Turn 'em Loose includes Lewis Stone, James Gleason, Bruce Cabot, Louise Latimer, Betty Grable.
When was Don't Turn 'em Loose released and how long is it?
Don't Turn 'em Loose was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Don't Turn 'em Loose?
Don't Turn 'em Loose holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).