YOU CAN'T BEAT THE LAW (1943)Edward Norris, Joan Woodbury & Jack La Rue | Drama | B&W | Classic Film

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You Can't Beat the Law is a 1943 American drama film directed by Phil Rosen; also known as Prison Mutiny (American TV title).

Synopsis

Johnny Gray (Edward Norris) is a self-proclaimed playboy. Gray's car is found at the scene of a crime; and although it's been stolen, it is enough to convict Gray of the holdup. Rico (Willy Castello) is the real criminal, but never becomes a suspect. Rico's gang members Creeper, Harry, and Red are also sent to jail with Gray. When Gray's fiancée even believes Johnny is guilty, he becomes angry and a difficult prisoner. Gray is eventually put in the same cell as Cain (Jack La Rue); who is the head of a gang that's planning a prison break. Frank Sanders (Milburn Stone) is a new warden at the prison, and he eventually earns Gray's trust. Gray is transferred to different cell with a new cell-mate, and given the chance to work in the prison gardens. While working in the gardens, Gray meets Amy Duncan (Joan Woodbury), who is the daughter of one of the prison guards. Rico plans a prison break from the outside, but is killed in the attempt. Eventually one of Rico's men admits that Johnny Gray is an innocent man.

Cast & Crew

Edward Norris as Johnny Gray
Joan Woodbury as Amy Duncan
Jack La Rue as Convict Cain, Prison-break Leader
Milburn Stone as Frank Sanders (new warden)
Charles Jordan as Rico Henchman Creeper
Kenneth Harlan as 1st Warden
Robert Homans as Prison Guard Duncan, Amy's Father
George Kamel as Rico Henchman Jumpy
Bryant Washburn as Attorney
Willy Castello as Rico, gang boss
Inna Gest as Patricia Bedford
Selmer Jackson as Gattrnor
Paul McVey as Wayne, death row inmate
Tristram Coffin as Gang Lawyer

Directed by: Phil Rosen
Written by: Albert Beich (screenplay), Charles R. Marion (additional dialogue)
Produced by: Ralph M. Like (associate producer), Lindsley Parsons (producer)
Cinematography: Mack Stengler
Edited by: Carl Pierson
Production Company: Monogram Pictures
Distributed by: Monogram Pictures
Release Date: January 29, 1943
Running Time: 61 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English