The Criminal Code (1931)

  • CategoryCrime, Drama
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Runtime1h 37m
  • DirectorHoward Hawks
  • IMDb Rating6.1
  • Year1931
  • Release dateJan 03, 1931
  • StarsWalter Huston, Phillips Holmes, Constance Cummings, Boris Karloff
The Criminal Code

The Criminal Code

CrimeDrama

After young Robert Graham commits a murder while drunk and defending his girlfriend, he is prosecuted by ambitious Mark Brady and sentenced to 10 years. Six years later, Brady becomes the prison warden and offers the beleaguered Robert a job as his chauffeur. Robert cleans up his act, but, on the eve of his pardon, his cellmate drags him back into the world of violence, and he faces a difficult choice that could return him to prison.

The Criminal Code Synopsis

The Criminal Code (1931) holds a 6.1/10 audience rating on 1337x. "LOVE saved him from worse than THE CHAIR" This captivating Crime and Drama film delivers a memorable cinematic experience from start to finish. Directed by Howard Hawks, the film showcases masterful storytelling and visual artistry. Featuring standout performances from Walter Huston, Phillips Holmes, Constance Cummings, the cast brings depth and authenticity to every scene. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. After young Robert Graham commits a murder while drunk and defending his girlfriend, he is prosecuted by ambitious Mark Brady and sentenced to 10 years. Six years later, Brady becomes the prison warde...