20,000 Years in Sing Sing (1932): Cast & Plot
20,000 Years in Sing Sing is a 1932 crime drama directed by Michael Curtiz, starring Jack Stoney as Guard Punched by Connors (uncredited), Spencer Tracy and Rockliffe Fellowes. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 18m (78 min)
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Original language
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English - Studio
- First National Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is 20,000 Years in Sing Sing About?
The premise of 20,000 Years in Sing Sing without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Brash hoodlum Tom Connors arrives at the notorious Sing Sing prison, cocky and openly defiant of authority. Inside, his hardened outlook is challenged by a tough yet compassionate warden who strives to reform him, forcing Connors to confront his broken hopes and the brutal realities of prison life.
20,000 Years in Sing Sing Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- train
- handcuffs
- american flag
- car
- reporter
- prison guard
- office
- bribe
- bonds
- shower
- uniform
- black eye
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- gate
- work
- meeting
- baseball game
- mess hall
- whistle
- marching
- visitor
- kiss
- sarcasm
- test
- puzzle
- telephone
- ink
- chair
- machine shop
- bed
- canary
- spotlight
- picking a lock
- stairs
- revolver
- pistol
- suicide
- calendar
- promise
- handshake
- beer
- nurse
- elevator
- fire escape
- district attorney
- mistake
- clock
- newspaper
- editorial
- honor system
- death row
20,000 Years in Sing Sing Cast & Characters
Jack Stoney leads the cast as Guard Punched by Connors (uncredited), with Spencer Tracy as Tommy Connors and Rockliffe Fellowes as Friend Helping Tommy (uncredited). Directed by Michael Curtiz; 35 actors are credited in all.
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Director Michael Curtiz
- Jack Stoney as Guard Punched by Connors (uncredited)
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Spencer Tracy as Tommy Connors - Rockliffe Fellowes as Friend Helping Tommy (uncredited)
- Lucille Collins as Girl with Friend Helping Tommy (uncredited)
Also Starring in 20,000 Years in Sing Sing
· 31 more- Louis Calhern Joe Finn
- Arthur Byron Warden Paul Long
- Lyle Talbot Bud Saunders
- John Marston Man from District Attorney's Office (uncredited)
- Bette Davis Fay Wilson
- Ward Bond Police Officer (uncredited)
- Jack La Rue Prisoner at Check-In (uncredited)
- Harold Huber Death Row Convict Tony (uncredited)
- Frank O'Connor Cell Guard (uncredited)
- Harry Strang Prison Guard (uncredited)
- Spencer Charters Officer Daniels (uncredited)
- Harry Tenbrook Convict (uncredited)
- Harry Wilson Seated Prisoner (uncredited)
- Grant Mitchell Tester of Convicts' IQs (uncredited)
- Arthur Hoyt Dr. Meeker (uncredited)
- Clarence Wilson Finn's Lawyer Morris (uncredited)
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- Dick Rush Prison Guard (uncredited)
- Nella Walker Mrs. Long (uncredited)
- Warren Hymer Hype
- G. Pat Collins Death Row Convict Mike (uncredited)
- James Donlan First Reporter (uncredited)
- Oscar 'Dutch' Hendrian Prisoner at Rockpile (uncredited)
- Philip Morris Death Row Guard (uncredited)
- Phil Tead Reporter in Crowd (uncredited)
- Mike Donlin Inmate (uncredited)
- Sheila Terry Bud Saunders' Wife 'Babe' (uncredited)
- Sam Rice Doorman at Bar (uncredited)
- Betty Jane Graham Warden Long's Daughter (uncredited)
- Sam Godfrey Second Reporter (uncredited)
- Edward McNamara Head Guard Richards (uncredited)
- William Le Maire 'Black Jack' aka 'Eight Ball' (uncredited)
20,000 Years in Sing Sing Plot Summary
What happens in 20,000 Years in Sing Sing from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Cocky Tommy Connors [Spencer Tracy] is sentenced for up to 30 years in Sing Sing for robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. His associate Joe Finn [Louis Calhern] promises to use his contacts and influence to free Connors, but his attempt to bribe the warden [Arthur Byron] to provide special treatment is met with disdain and failure. Connors makes trouble immediately, but the prolonged confinement in his cell begins to change his attitude. As the warden had predicted, Connors is glad to contribute some honest work on the rockpile after his period of inactivity.
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20,000 Years in Sing Sing Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Vingt mille ans sous les verrous” and “Veinte mil años en Sing Sing”.
- Also known as
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- Vingt mille ans sous les verrous
- Veinte mil años en Sing Sing
- 20000 anni a Sing Sing
- 20.000 Jahre in Sing Sing
- 20 000 години зад решетките
- 20 000 лет в Синг Синге
- 20000 de ani în Sing Sing
- 20
- 000 Anos em Sing Sing
- 20.000 år i Sing Sing
- 星星监狱两万年
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20,000 Years in Sing Sing FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of 20,000 Years in Sing Sing, each answered in a sentence.
How long is 20,000 Years in Sing Sing?
20,000 Years in Sing Sing runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
When was 20,000 Years in Sing Sing released?
20,000 Years in Sing Sing was released on December 24, 1932.
Who directed 20,000 Years in Sing Sing?
20,000 Years in Sing Sing was directed by Michael Curtiz.
More films by Michael Curtiz Who is in the cast of 20,000 Years in Sing Sing?
20,000 Years in Sing Sing stars Jack Stoney as Guard Punched by Connors (uncredited), Spencer Tracy as Tommy Connors and Rockliffe Fellowes as Friend Helping Tommy (uncredited), among 35 credited actors.
Does 20,000 Years in Sing Sing have a post-credit scene?
No. 20,000 Years in Sing Sing has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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