The Criminal Code

(1931)Directed by Howard Hawks97 minCrime, Drama
LOVE saved him from worse than THE CHAIR

After young Robert Graham commits a murder while drunk and defending his girlfriend, he is prosecuted by ambitious Mark Brady and sentenced to 10 years. Six years later, Brady becomes the prison warden and offers the beleaguered Robert a job as his chauffeur. Robert cleans up his act, but, on the eve of his pardon, his cellmate drags him back into the world of violence, and he faces a difficult choice that could return him to prison.

Walter Hustonas Mark Brady
Phillips Holmesas Robert Graham
Constance Cummingsas Mary Brady
Boris Karloffas Ned Galloway
DeWitt Jenningsas Yard Captain Gleason
Mary Doranas Gertrude Williams
Ethel Walesas Katie Ryan
Clark Marshallas Runch
Arthur Hoytas Leonard Nettleford
John St. Polisas Dr. Rinewulf
Paul Porcasias Tony Spelvin
Otto Hoffmanas Jim Fales
John Sheehanas 'Mac' McManus
Andy Devineas Cluck (uncredited)
Bob Kortmanas Red, the Convict Barber (uncredited)
James Guilfoyleas Detective Doran
Frank Hagneyas Prison Guard in Yard
Al Hillas Jerry
Russell Hoptonas State's Attorney
Harold Huberas Convict in Yard
Tetsu Komaias Convict
Harry Lamontas Convict
Lee Phelpsas Detective Doherty