Blackwell's Island (1939)
A reporter gets himself sent to prison to expose a mobster.
Director: William C. McGann
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Runtime: 71 min
Release Date: January 24, 1939
Cast
- John Garfield - Tim Haydon
- Rosemary Lane - Mary 'Sunny' Walsh
- Dick Purcell - Terry Walsh
- Victor Jory - Thomas MacNair
- Stanley Fields - 'Bull' Bransom
- Morgan Conway - Steve Cardigan
- Granville Bates - Stuart Granger
- Anthony Averill - Brower
- Peggy Shannon - Pearl Murray
- Charley Foy - Benny Farmer
Screenplay
- Crane Wilbur (Screenplay)
- Crane Wilbur (Story)
- Lee Katz (Story)
Cinematography: Sidney Hickox
Editing: Doug Gould
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Brutal Prison Drama, Prison Riot and Anarchy
Keywords
prison, reporter
More Films by Director: William C. McGann
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Blackwell's Island about?
- A reporter gets himself sent to prison to expose a mobster.
- Who directed Blackwell's Island?
- Blackwell's Island was directed by William C. McGann.
- Who stars in Blackwell's Island?
- Blackwell's Island stars John Garfield, Rosemary Lane, Dick Purcell, Victor Jory, Stanley Fields, Morgan Conway.
- How long is Blackwell's Island?
- Blackwell's Island has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
- What genre is Blackwell's Island?
- Blackwell's Island is a Comedy, Crime, Drama film.
- Where was Blackwell's Island produced?
- Blackwell's Island was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Blackwell's Island?
- The themes of Blackwell's Island include: Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Brutal Prison Drama, Prison Riot and Anarchy.