Hold 'Em Jail
1932, English. Directed by Norman Taurog.
They turn the Big House into the Bug House!
Two yokels are framed and sent to prison, but wind up playing football on the warden's championship team.
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Norman TaurogDirector
- Bert WheelerCurley Harris
- Robert WoolseySpider Robbins
- Edna May OliverViolet Jones
- Robert ArmstrongSports Announcer Inmate
- Roscoe AtesSlippery Sam Brown
- Edgar KennedyWarden Elmer Jones
- Betty GrableBarbara Jones
- Warren HymerSteele
- Paul HurstButch
- G. Pat CollinsWhitey
- Jed ProutyLynwood Warden Charles Clark
- Spencer ChartersGovernor
Details
- Released
- 19 August 1932
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Walter DeLeon, S.J. Perelman, Eddie Welch
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Hold 'Em Jail: quick answers
Is Hold 'Em Jail worth watching?
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How long is Hold 'Em Jail?
Hold 'Em Jail runs 66 minutes (1h 6m).
Does Hold 'Em Jail have a post-credits scene?
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Hold 'Em Jail parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Hold 'Em Jail is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Hold 'Em Jail on?
Hold 'Em Jail isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 August 1932. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hold 'Em Jail?
If you liked Hold 'Em Jail, try The Air Up There, Adventures in Public School, Little Giants.
Who directed Hold 'Em Jail?
Hold 'Em Jail (1932) was directed by Norman Taurog and stars Bert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey, Edna May Oliver.