The Whipping Boss (1924)
Prison inmates are leased by the state to a lumber company, which makes them work under atrocious and dangerous conditions and treats them as virtual slave laborers. Based on a real-life incident that happened in Florida.
Director: J.P. McGowan
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: February 9, 1924
Cast
- Wade Boteler - The Whipping Boys
- Eddie Phillips - Jim
- J.P. McGowan - Livingston
- Lloyd Hughes - Dick Forrest
- Barbara Bedford - Grace Woodward
- William Elmer - Spike (as Billy Elmer)
Screenplay
Cinematography: Walter L. Griffin
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: J.P. McGowan
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Whipping Boss about?
- Prison inmates are leased by the state to a lumber company, which makes them work under atrocious and dangerous conditions and treats them as virtual slave laborers. Based on a real-life incident that happened in Florida.
- Who directed The Whipping Boss?
- The Whipping Boss was directed by J.P. McGowan.
- Who stars in The Whipping Boss?
- The Whipping Boss stars Wade Boteler, Eddie Phillips, J.P. McGowan, Lloyd Hughes, Barbara Bedford, William Elmer.
- How long is The Whipping Boss?
- The Whipping Boss has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).