Convict 99
Synopsis
A disgraced school master, Benjamin Twist, is mistaken for a tough prison governor and assigned the charge of a prison for particularly hardened criminals. Believing he is being sent to a school rather than a prison, he celebrates accordingly only to find that his drunkenness accidently lands him on the wrong side of the prison bars. The Governorship is eventually restored to him, and he sets about popularising himself amongst the convicts by turning a blind eye to their shady dealings.
Top Cast
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Will Hay
Dr. Benjamin Twist
Moore Marriott
Jerry The Mole
Graham Moffatt
Albert Brown
Googie Withers
Lottie
Peter Gawthorne
Sir Cyril
Basil Radford
Deputy Governor
Wilfred Walter
Max Slessor
Dennis Wyndham
Head Warder
Alf Goddard
Sykes
Basil McGrail
Bates
Kathleen Harrison
Mabel
Roddy McDowall
Jimmy
Teddy Brown
Slim Charlie
Bertha Belmore
Tiara Lady
George Merritt
Patrolman
Roy Emerton
John Benjamin
Leonard Sharp
Convict
Garry Marsh
Johnson
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel Varnel
- Screenplay & Story
- Val Guest, Jack Davis Jr., Cyril Campion, Marriott Edgar, Ralph Smart
- Original Title
- Convict 99
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Gainsborough Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel Varnel
Val Guest, Jack Davis Jr., Cyril Campion, Marriott Edgar, Ralph Smart
R. E. Dearing
Edward Black
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel Varnel
Director
Val Guest
Writer
Edward Black
Producer
Jack Davis Jr.
Writer
Cyril Campion
Writer
Marriott Edgar
Writer
Ralph Smart
Writer
R. E. Dearing
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Convict 99
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What is Convict 99 about?
A disgraced school master, Benjamin Twist, is mistaken for a tough prison governor and assigned the charge of a prison for particularly hardened criminals. Believing he is being sent to a school rather than a prison, he celebrates accordingly only to find that his drunkenness accidently lands him on the wrong side of the prison bars. The Governorship is eventually restored to him, and he sets about popularising himself amongst the convicts by turning a blind eye to their shady dealings.
Who directed Convict 99?
Convict 99 was directed by Marcel Varnel.
Who stars in Convict 99?
The principal cast of Convict 99 includes Will Hay, Moore Marriott, Graham Moffatt, Googie Withers, Peter Gawthorne.
When was Convict 99 released and how long is it?
Convict 99 was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Convict 99?
Convict 99 holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).