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The Big House

After a manslaughter conviction from drunk driving, nice but foolish Kent is sent to a prison over-crowded and unable to properly deal with its inmates. There he meets veteran criminals like Morgan and his hardened pal Butch. And the system punishes them all, turning them against each other and bringing out the worst.

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Cast & Crew See All

Chester Morris
Morgan
Wallace Beery
Butch
Lewis Stone
Warden

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Awards

  • 1930 - Oscar - Best Picture - nominated
  • 1930 - Oscar - Best Actor in a Leading Role - nominated
  • 1930 - Oscar - Best Writing, Achievement - winner
  • 1930 - Oscar - Best Sound, Recording - winner

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