You Can't Beat the Law
“Dramatic Story of a Prison Mutiny”
Synopsis
A wild playboy is framed by crooks for a robbery he didn't commit and eventually lands in prison. There he becomes pals with the prison's most hardened criminal, who plans a daring escape.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 29, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Rosen
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert Beich
- Original Title
- You Can't Beat the Law
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Rosen
Albert Beich, Charles R. Marion
Mack Stengler
Carl Pierson
Lindsley Parsons
Department Leadership Roster
Phil Rosen
Director
Albert Beich
Screenplay
Carl Pierson
Editor
Lindsley Parsons
Producer
Mack Stengler
Director of Photography
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What is You Can't Beat the Law about?
A wild playboy is framed by crooks for a robbery he didn't commit and eventually lands in prison. There he becomes pals with the prison's most hardened criminal, who plans a daring escape.
Who directed You Can't Beat the Law?
You Can't Beat the Law was directed by Phil Rosen.
Who stars in You Can't Beat the Law?
The principal cast of You Can't Beat the Law includes Edward Norris, Joan Woodbury, Jack La Rue, Milburn Stone, Robert Homans.
When was You Can't Beat the Law released and how long is it?
You Can't Beat the Law was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.