Up the River

(1930)Directed by John Ford85 minComedy, Crime
You bet ~ IT'S FUNNY a movietone laugh riot.

Daily life at men and women's prison units where baseball and the marching band are serious business. Two prisoners escape in order to help paroled Steve from being blackmailed by his girlfriend's ex-partner-in-crime.

Spencer Tracyas Saint Louis
Claire Luceas Judy Fields
Warren Hymeras Dannemora Dan
Humphrey Bogartas Steve Jordan
Joan Marie Lawesas Jean
Marion Ayeas Actress (uncredited)
Ward Bondas Inmate Socked by Saint Louis (uncredited)
JBJoe Brownas Deputy Warden (uncredited)
Bob Burnsas Slim - Bazooka Player (uncredited)
Eddy Chandleras Guard (uncredited)
Edythe Chapmanas Mrs. Jordan (uncredited)
Harvey Clarkas Nash (uncredited)
Dick Curtisas New Inmate (uncredited)
Mike Donlinas Upstate Baseball Manager (uncredited)
Noel Francisas Sophie (uncredited)
Althea Henleyas Cynthia Jordan (uncredited)
Elizabeth Keatingas May (uncredited)
Helen Keatingas June (uncredited)
Richard Keeneas Dick (uncredited)
Sharon Lynnas Edith La Verne (uncredited)
George MacFarlaneas Whiteley (uncredited)
Wilbur Mackas Honest John Jessup (uncredited)
Louise Mackintoshas Mrs. Massey (uncredited)