Prison Farm
“PRISON MORE TERRIFYING THAN DEVIL'S ISLAND”
Synopsis
Shirley Ross plays an innocent young girl convicted for complicity in a crime committed by her boy friend (Lloyd Nolan). The male crook is sentence to six months on a prison farm populated by both men and women (segregated, of course). Ross is also incarcerated, suffering the cruelties of the sadistic male and female guards (including J. Carroll Naish and future "Ma Kettle" Marjorie Main!)
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Shirley Ross
Jean Forest
Lloyd Nolan
Larry Harrison
John Howard
Dr. Roi Conrad
J. Carrol Naish
Noel Haskins
Porter Hall
Chiston R. Bradby
Esther Dale
Cora Waxley
May Boley
'Shifty' Sue
Marjorie Main
Matron Brand
Anna Q. Nilsson
Matron Ames
Robert Brister
Joe Easy
Mae Busch
Trixie
Edwin J. Carlie
Mailman
Jimmy Conlin
Dave, the Grocer
Virginia Dabney
Prisoner Maisie
Dick Elliott
The Glenby Judge
Ethyl May Halls
Matron
Carl Harbaugh
Guard
William Holden
Prisoner
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 17, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis King
- Screenplay & Story
- Stuart Anthony, Eddie Welch, Robert Yost
- Original Title
- Prison Farm
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis King
Stuart Anthony, Eddie Welch, Robert Yost, Edwin V. Westrate
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart Anthony
Screenplay
Louis King
Director
Eddie Welch
Screenplay
Robert Yost
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 Prison Farm
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Prison Farm about?
Shirley Ross plays an innocent young girl convicted for complicity in a crime committed by her boy friend (Lloyd Nolan). The male crook is sentence to six months on a prison farm populated by both men and women (segregated, of course). Ross is also incarcerated, suffering the cruelties of the sadistic male and female guards (including J. Carroll Naish and future "Ma Kettle" Marjorie Main!)
Who directed Prison Farm?
Prison Farm was directed by Louis King.
Who stars in Prison Farm?
The principal cast of Prison Farm includes Shirley Ross, Lloyd Nolan, John Howard, J. Carrol Naish, Porter Hall.
When was Prison Farm released and how long is it?
Prison Farm was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Prison Farm?
Prison Farm holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).