Murder in the Big House (1942): Cast & Plot
Murder in the Big House is a 1942 action drama directed by B. Reeves Eason, starring Dick Rich as Death House Guard, Tod Andrews and George Meeker. It runs 59 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 59 min
- Director
- B. Reeves Eason
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Murder in the Big House About?
The premise of Murder in the Big House without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
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Murder in the Big House Themes & Keywords
· 40 tags- grindhouse film
- double feature film
- reporter
- execution
- radio set
- newspaper
- corrupt politician
- lightning
- lawyer
- electric chair
- prison
- lightning strike
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- bolt from the blue
- complicity
- prison warden
- remake
- stock footage
- b movie
- held at gunpoint
- henchman
- corruption
- warden
- male female relationship
- storm
- shotgun
- radio broadcasting
- process server
- police
- murder
- headphones
- gunshot wound
- gunfire
- guard
- engagement
- electrocution
- editor
- drunkenness
- chaplain
- car crash
- attempted murder
Murder in the Big House Cast & Characters
Dick Rich leads the cast as Death House Guard, with Tod Andrews as Dapper Dan Malloy (as Michael Ames) and George Meeker as 'Scoop' Conner. Directed by B. Reeves Eason; 41 actors are credited in all.
- Director B. Reeves Eason
- Dick Rich as Death House Guard
- Tod Andrews as Dapper Dan Malloy (as Michael Ames)
- George Meeker as 'Scoop' Conner
- Sol Gorss as Guard with Visitor Records (uncredited)
Also Starring in Murder in the Big House
· 37 more- Roland Drew Mile-Away Gordon
- Douglas Wood Burgen
- Van Johnson Bert Bell
- Faye Emerson Gladys Wayne
- Joseph Crehan Ainslee
- William Gould Prison Warden
- Ruth Ford Irene Gordon
- William Phillips Mike - Henchman (as Bill Phillips)
- Walter Brooke Reporter (uncredited)
- Lee Phelps Executioner (uncredited)
- Jack Mower Ramstead - Captain of the Guards
- Leo White First Process Server (uncredited)
- Stuart Holmes Reporter (uncredited)
- Fred Kelsey "Screw"
- Paul Panzer Reporter (uncredited)
- Frank Mayo Reporter (uncredited)
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- Frank Wilcox Randall
- Creighton Hale Ritter - Warden's Secretary
- Pat O’Malley Guard (uncredited)
- I. Stanford Jolley Reporter (uncredited)
- Hank Mann Reporter (uncredited)
- Cliff Saum Second Process Server (uncredited)
- Jack Wise Reporter (uncredited)
- William Hopper Reporter (uncredited)
- Joe Devlin Motorcycle cop
- Henry Hall Chaplain
- John Maxwell Prison Doctor
- Eddie Graham Reporter (uncredited)
- Ray Montgomery Young Reporter (uncredited)
- Don Turner Reporter (uncredited)
- Bill Edwards Reporter (uncredited)
- Patrick McVey Chief Electrician (as Pat McVeigh)
- Wallace Scott Slim (uncredited)
- Dick Chandlee Newsboy (uncredited)
- Don Phillips Reporter (uncredited)
- Bill Chaney Copyboy (uncredited)
- Virgil Cain Reporter (uncredited)
Murder in the Big House Plot Summary
What happens in Murder in the Big House from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On a storm-swept night at the state prison, the news game kicks into high gear when death-row inmate Dapper Dan Malloy Tod Andrews sends a message that catches the eye of the Morning News and its star reporter, Scoop Conner George Meeker. Conner learns that Malloy, facing the electric chair the next day, plans to name a circle of corrupt officials who aligned with him and who were responsible for the murder of the district attorney whose case put them all in the spotlight. Beside Malloy stands Mile-Away Gordon Roland Drew, Malloy’s criminal ally, who may also be dragged into the exposure if the charges go public. The revelation sets a dangerous domino effect in motion, one that draws in a web of power, money, and fear.
Full summary
The whole story of Murder in the Big House, scene by scene
Murder in the Big House Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Murder in the Big House.
How Well Do You Know Murder in the Big House?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which inmate sends a message that draws the attention of the newspaper reporter Scoop Conner?
Murder in the Big House Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Born for Trouble” and “O Crime do Presídio”.
- Also known as
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- Born for Trouble
- O Crime do Presídio
- Ultima ora
- El crimen del presidio
- Asasinat in penitenciar
- Human Sabotage
- Murder the the Death House
- Έγκλημα στο Σινγκ-Σινγκ
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Murder in the Big House FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Murder in the Big House, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Murder in the Big House?
Murder in the Big House runs 59 minutes.
When was Murder in the Big House released?
Murder in the Big House was released on April 11, 1942.
Who directed Murder in the Big House?
Murder in the Big House was directed by B. Reeves Eason.
More films by B. Reeves Eason Who is in the cast of Murder in the Big House?
Murder in the Big House stars Dick Rich as Death House Guard, Tod Andrews as Dapper Dan Malloy (as Michael Ames) and George Meeker as 'Scoop' Conner, among 41 credited actors.
Does Murder in the Big House have a post-credit scene?
No. Murder in the Big House has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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