Paroled from the Big House

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Paroled from the Big House
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Directed by Elmer Clifton
Written by George H. Plympton
Based onHe Killed a Cop by George H. Plympton
Produced by J.D. Kendis
Starring Jean Carmen
Ted Adams
George Eldredge
Cinematography Edward Linden
Edited by Carl Pierson
Music by Lew Porter
Production
company
Jay-Dee-Kay Productions
Distributed bySyndicate Film Exchange
Release date
July 29, 1938
Running time
57 minutes
CountryUnited States
Language English

Paroled from the Big House is a 1938 American crime film directed by Elmer Clifton and starring Jean Carmen, Ted Adams and George Eldredge. It was produced as a second feature on Poverty Row. [1] It was later reissued under the alternative title Main Street Girl.

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Synopsis

A district attorney opposes the leniency of the parole board. In particular a cop killer, 'Slicker' Nixon is released from prison and immediately sets up a new racket. Pat Mallory's father is a store owner who is killed by Nixon's gang and seeks revenge by plotting to kill the gangster.

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References

  1. Pitts p.196

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