The Big House
1930, English. Directed by George W. Hill.
Timely! Tremendous! Thrilling! Drama of Love and a Jail-Break!
Convicted of manslaughter for a drunken driving accident, Kent Marlowe is sent to prison, where he meets vicious incarcerated figures who are planning an escape from the brutal conditions.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 57 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Big House
The Big House isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- George W. HillDirector
- Chester MorrisJohn Morgan
- Wallace BeeryMachine Gun 'Butch' Schmidt
- Lewis StoneWarden James Adams
- Robert MontgomeryKent Marlowe
- Leila HyamsAnne Marlowe
- George F. MarionPop
- J. C. NugentMr. Marlowe
- Karl DaneOlsen
- DeWitt JenningsWallace
- Matthew BetzGopher
- Claire McDowellMrs. Marlowe
- Robert Emmett O'ConnorDonlin
Details
- Released
- 14 June 1930
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frances Marion
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The Big House: quick answers
Is The Big House worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 57 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Big House?
The Big House runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does The Big House have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Big House. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Big House parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Big House is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Big House on?
The Big House isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Big House?
If you liked The Big House, try I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang, 20,000 Years in Sing Sing, The Sin of Madelon Claudet.
Who directed The Big House?
The Big House (1930) was directed by George W. Hill and stars Chester Morris, Wallace Beery, Lewis Stone.