The Last Mile
“The Season's Dramatic Thunderbolt! From the Play that Rocked the Nation!”
Synopsis
Richard Walters is condemned to death for a murder he claims not to have committed. He arrives on death row just before a brutal inmate leads the other convicts in a violent uprising. Walters gets caught up in the riot, while on the outside his friends are trying to find evidence of his innocence.
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Preston Foster
John 'Killer' Mears, Cell 4
Howard Phillips
Richard 'Dick' Walters, Cell 5
George E. Stone
Joe Berg, Cell 1
Noel Madison
D'Amoro, Cell 6
Alan Roscoe
Kirby... Cell 7 (as Allan Roscoe)
Paul Fix
Eddie Werner... Cell 8
Alec B. Francis
Father O'Connor
Albert J. Smith
Drake, Guard
Al Hill
Fred Mayer... Cell 3
Daniel L. Haynes
Sonny Jackson... Cell 2
Edward Van Sloan
Rabbi
Louise Carter
Mrs. Walters
Ralph Theodore
Pat Callahan... Principal Keeper
Jack Kennedy
Mike O'Flaherty, Guard
William Scott
Peddie... Guard
Kenneth MacDonald
Harris... Guard
Frank Sheridan
Warden Frank Lewis
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 17, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Samuel Bischoff
- Screenplay & Story
- Seton I. Miller
- Original Title
- The Last Mile
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Sono Art-World Wide Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Samuel Bischoff
Seton I. Miller, John Wexley
Arthur Edeson
Rose Loewinger
Department Leadership Roster
Samuel Bischoff
Director
Seton I. Miller
Screenplay
Arthur Edeson
Director of Photography
Rose Loewinger
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Mile
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What is The Last Mile about?
Richard Walters is condemned to death for a murder he claims not to have committed. He arrives on death row just before a brutal inmate leads the other convicts in a violent uprising. Walters gets caught up in the riot, while on the outside his friends are trying to find evidence of his innocence.
Who directed The Last Mile?
The Last Mile was directed by Samuel Bischoff.
Who stars in The Last Mile?
The principal cast of The Last Mile includes Preston Foster, Howard Phillips, George E. Stone, Noel Madison, Alan Roscoe.
When was The Last Mile released and how long is it?
The Last Mile was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.