Parole Fixer (1940)
A True Story from the Files of J. Edgar Hoover
This expose of the U.S. parole system, as seen through the eyes of FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover, takes dead aim on lawyers who manipulate the justice system in order to get undeserving convicts parole from prisons. The point is made when FBI agents are assigned to track down "Big Boy" Bradmore, who after getting an undeserved parole, via the efforts of a shyster lawyer, promptly murders an FBI agent.
Director: Robert Florey
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Runtime: 68 min
Release Date: February 2, 1940
Cast
- William Henry - Scott Britton
- Virginia Dale - Enid Casserly
- Robert Paige - Steve Eddson
- Gertrude Michael - Collette Menthe
- Richard Denning - Bruce Eaton
- Fay Helm - Rita Mattison
- Anthony Quinn - Francis 'Big Boy' Bradmore
- Harvey Stephens - Bartley Hanford
- Marjorie Gateson - Mrs. Thorton Casserly
- Charlotte Wynters - Nellie
Screenplay
- J. Edgar Hoover (Book)
- Horace McCoy (Screenplay)
- William R. Lipman (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Harry Fischbeck
Editing: Harvey Johnston
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Prison Riot and Anarchy, Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Brutal Prison Drama, Drug Cartel Wars and Blood, Cartel's Ruthless Grip and Violence
Keywords
prison, fbi, murder, convict
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Parole Fixer about?
- This expose of the U.S. parole system, as seen through the eyes of FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover, takes dead aim on lawyers who manipulate the justice system in order to get undeserving convicts parole from prisons. The point is made when FBI agents are assigned to track down "Big Boy" Bradmore, who after getting an undeserved parole, via the efforts of a shyster lawyer, promptly murders an FBI agent.
- Who directed Parole Fixer?
- Parole Fixer was directed by Robert Florey.
- Who stars in Parole Fixer?
- Parole Fixer stars William Henry, Virginia Dale, Robert Paige, Gertrude Michael, Richard Denning, Fay Helm.
- How long is Parole Fixer?
- Parole Fixer has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
- What genre is Parole Fixer?
- Parole Fixer is a Action, Crime, Drama film.
- Where was Parole Fixer produced?
- Parole Fixer was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Parole Fixer?
- The themes of Parole Fixer include: Prison Riot and Anarchy, Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Brutal Prison Drama, Drug Cartel Wars and Blood, Cartel's Ruthless Grip and Violence.