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Murder in the Big House

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When a prisoner on Death Row is "accidentally" killed just before his execution, a reporter smells something fishy...

DirectorB. Reeves Eason
WriterRaymond L. Schrock
ProducersWilliam Jacobs·Jack L. Warner

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Cast · Directed by B. Reeves Eason

FEFaye Emerson
Faye Emerson
Gladys Wayne
VJVan Johnson
Van Johnson
Bert Bell
GMGeorge Meeker
George Meeker
'Scoop' Conner
FWFrank Wilcox
Frank Wilcox
Randall
TATod Andrews
Tod Andrews
Dapper Dan Malloy (as Michael Ames)
RDRoland Drew
Roland Drew
Mile-Away Gordon
RFRuth Ford
Ruth Ford
Irene Gordon
JCJoseph Crehan
Joseph Crehan
Ainslee
WGWilliam Gould
William Gould
Prison Warden
JDJoe Devlin
Joe Devlin
Motorcycle cop
DWDouglas Wood
Douglas Wood
Burgen
JMJohn Maxwell
John Maxwell
Prison Doctor

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Murder in the Big House — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Murder in the Big House?

Murder in the Big House isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Murder in the Big House on Netflix?

No, Murder in the Big House is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Murder in the Big House on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Murder in the Big House isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Murder in the Big House for free?

Murder in the Big House isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Murder in the Big House?

Murder in the Big House hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 30, 1942. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.