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Women's Prison
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Women's Prison

1955-02-01 · 79 min · ★ 5.8

Drama · Crime

A crusading psychiatrist battles a sadistic female warden to improve conditions at a women's prison.

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Directors
Lewis Seiler
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ida LupinoIda LupinoAmelia van Zandt
Jan SterlingJan SterlingBrenda Martin
Cleo MooreCleo MooreMae
Audrey TotterAudrey TotterJoan Burton
Phyllis ThaxterPhyllis ThaxterHelene Jensen
Howard DuffHoward DuffDr. Crane
Warren StevensWarren StevensGlen Burton
Barry KelleyBarry KelleyWarden Brock
Gertrude MichaelGertrude MichaelChief Matron Sturgess
Vivian MarshallDottie LaRose
Mae ClarkeMae ClarkeMatron Saunders
Ross ElliottRoss ElliottDon Jensen
Adelle AugustGrace
Don C. HarveyDon C. HarveyChief Guard Tierney
Juanita MooreJuanita MoorePolyclinic 'Polly' Jones
Lucille BarkleyInmate (uncredited)
Edna HollandEdna Holland
Murray AlperMurray Alper
Lucia CarrollLucia Carroll
Eddie Foy IIIEddie Foy III

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