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| Directed by | William Beaudine |
| Written by | Martin Mooney (story) Ernest Booth (screenplay) |
| Produced by | Max King Martin Mooney |
| Starring | See below |
| Cinematography | Clark Ramsey |
| Edited by | Dan Milner |
| Distributed by | Producers Releasing Corporation |
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Running time | 80 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Men of San Quentin is a 1942 American film directed by William Beaudine.
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