Movie Description

Outside These Walls

(1939)

Overview

Walen plays Dan Sparling, a convicted embezzler who becomes editor of his prison newspaper. After serving out his sentence, he sets up an independent newspaper devoted to attacking corruption in public life, encountering various difficulties due to his being an ex-con and opposition from the incumbent administration.

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Original TitleOutside These Walls

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1939-05-04

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 00m

Production CompaniesColumbia Pictures

Genres

  • Drama
  • Crime