The Big House
“Timely! Tremendous! Thrilling! Drama of Love and a Jail-Break!”
Convicted of manslaughter for a drunken driving accident, Kent Marlowe is sent to prison, where he meets vicious incarcerated figures who are planning an escape from the brutal conditions.
Where to watch The Big House in India
Can I watch The Big House in India? The Big House isn't currently available to stream in India. Availability changes often — add it to your watchlist and check back.
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Where is The Big House streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About The Big House
The Big House is a 1930 English-language crime and drama film directed by George W. Hill. The cast is led by Chester Morris, Wallace Beery, Lewis Stone. It has a runtime of 1h 27m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings.
The Big House was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Cosmopolitan Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on June 14, 1930, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- George W. Hill
- Writers
- Frances Marion
- Release date
- June 14, 1930
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Cosmopolitan Productions
The Big House cast & crew
The Big House was directed by George W. Hill and written by Frances Marion.
The cast features Chester Morris as John Morgan, Wallace Beery as Machine Gun 'Butch' Schmidt, Lewis Stone as Warden James Adams, Robert Montgomery as Kent Marlowe, Leila Hyams as Anne Marlowe, and George F. Marion as Pop.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Harold Wenstrom and it was produced by Irving Thalberg.
Is The Big House worth watching?
The Big House holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 57 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 27m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime and drama, The Big House is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Big House
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Cast of The Big House
Chester Morris
John Morgan
Wallace Beery
Machine Gun 'Butch' Schmidt
Lewis Stone
Warden James Adams
Robert Montgomery
Kent Marlowe
Leila Hyams
Anne Marlowe
George F. Marion
Pop
J. C. Nugent
Mr. Marlowe
Karl Dane
Olsen
DeWitt Jennings
Wallace
Matthew Betz
Gopher
Claire McDowell
Mrs. Marlowe
Robert Emmett O'Connor
Donlin
The Big House — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Big House in India?
The Big House is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸Where can I watch The Big House in the US?
In the US, The Big House is streaming on Hoopla and Fawesome, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch The Big House in the UK?
In the UK, The Big House is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
▸What language is The Big House in?
The Big House is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Big House?
The Big House runs 1 hours 27 minutes (87 minutes).
▸What is The Big House rated?
The Big House is rated NR. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 57 ratings.
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