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The Big House

7.35

Very Good

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description The Big House Overview

The Big House is a 1930 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film directed by George Hill, featuring Chester Morris and Wallace Beery. Written by Frances Marion, who received an Academy Award for its screenplay, the movie was an early example of the prison drama genre. It starred Lewis Stone and Robert Montgomery in this pre-Code production.

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Country	United States
Year	1930

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What is The Big House?

The Big House is a 1930 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film directed by George Hill, featuring Chester Morris and Wallace Beery. Written by Frances Marion, who received an Academy Award for its screenplay, the movie was an early example of the prison drama genre. It starred Lewis Stone and Robert Montgomery in this pre-Code production.

How good is The Big House?

The Big House scores 7.35/10 (Very Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Crime Movie category.

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