The Criminal Code (1931) DVD

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The Criminal Code (1931)

Writers:

Martin Flavin (play), Fred Niblo Jr. (adaptation)

Stars:

Walter Huston, Phillips Holmes, Constance Cummings

Howard Hawks' early sound prison melodrama, based on a play by Martin Flavin, already contains his stylistic signature of over-lapping dialogue -- a technique he would greatly expand upon in the next ten years. Walter Huston is district attorney Brady, who quickly convicts Robert Graham (Phillips Holmes) of murdering a man who was harassing his girlfriend. Brady is later made the warden of the prison where Robert is held. Brady tries to make friends with Robert, but Robert will have no dealings with the new warden. Nevertheless, Brady, who thinks Robert is a decent man who became embroiled in extraordinary circumstances, gives Robert a job as his chauffeur. As he drives with Brady's daughter Mary (Constance Cummings), the two fall in love. Meanwhile, things heat up back at the prison, where crazed killer Ned Galloway (Boris Karloff) kills the squealer Runch (Clark Marshall). Robert knows Ned killed Runch, but refuses to tell Brady. Brady reluctantly sends Robert to solitary confinement to get him to give up the murderer's name, but Robert holds out on him.

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Outstanding!

Posted by Woody on Oct 23rd 2015

Excellent cast and plot. Walter Huston, Boris Karloff AND Phillips Holmes were wonderful! Already watched it twice. Of course, will watch again!!! Loved it!!!