Women's Prison
“Sensational Scandal Rocks Women's Prison!”
Synopsis
A crusading psychiatrist battles a sadistic female warden to improve conditions at a women's prison.
Top Cast
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Ida Lupino
Amelia van Zandt
Jan Sterling
Brenda Martin
Cleo Moore
Mae
Audrey Totter
Joan Burton
Phyllis Thaxter
Helene Jensen
Howard Duff
Dr. Crane
Warren Stevens
Glen Burton
Barry Kelley
Warden Brock
Gertrude Michael
Chief Matron Sturgess
Vivian Marshall
Dottie LaRose
Mae Clarke
Matron Saunders
Ross Elliott
Don Jensen
Adelle August
Grace
Don C. Harvey
Chief Guard Tierney
Juanita Moore
Polyclinic 'Polly' Jones
Lucille Barkley
Inmate (uncredited)
Edna Holland
Murray Alper
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis Seiler
- Screenplay & Story
- Crane Wilbur, Jack DeWitt
- Original Score
- Walter G. Samuels, Sidney Cutner, Karol Rathaus, Ernst Toch, Hans J. Salter, George Duning, Paul Mertz
- Original Title
- Women's Prison
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis Seiler
Crane Wilbur, Jack DeWitt
Walter G. Samuels, Sidney Cutner, Karol Rathaus, Ernst Toch, Hans J. Salter, George Duning, Paul Mertz
Lester White
Henry Batista
Bryan Foy
Department Leadership Roster
Lewis Seiler
Director
Crane Wilbur
Screenplay
Jack DeWitt
Screenplay
Henry Batista
Editor
Lester White
Director of Photography
Bryan Foy
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Women's Prison
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Women's Prison about?
A crusading psychiatrist battles a sadistic female warden to improve conditions at a women's prison.
Who directed Women's Prison?
Women's Prison was directed by Lewis Seiler.
Who stars in Women's Prison?
The principal cast of Women's Prison includes Ida Lupino, Jan Sterling, Cleo Moore, Audrey Totter, Phyllis Thaxter.
When was Women's Prison released and how long is it?
Women's Prison was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Women's Prison?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Women's Prison was composed by Walter G. Samuels, Sidney Cutner, Karol Rathaus, Ernst Toch, Hans J. Salter, George Duning, Paul Mertz.