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Penitentiary

7.019381h 14mNRMovieActionCrimeDrama

The story of a D.A. who becomes a prison warden and winds up overseeing the sentence of a man he prosecuted.

DirectorJohn Brahm
WritersMartin Flavin·Seton I. Miller
ProducerRobert North

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Cast · Directed by John Brahm

WCWalter Connolly
Walter Connolly
Dist. Atty. Thomas Mathews
JHJohn Howard
John Howard
William Jordan
JPJean Parker
Jean Parker
Elizabeth Mathews
RBRobert Barrat
Robert Barrat
Prison Yard Capt. Grady
MLMarc Lawrence
Marc Lawrence
Jack Hawkins
AHArthur Hohl
Arthur Hohl
Finch
CHCharles Halton
Charles Halton
Leonard Nettleford
ESEdward Van Sloan
Edward Van Sloan
Dr. Rinewulf
MMMarjorie Main
Marjorie Main
Miss Katie Mathews
SAStanley Andrews
Stanley Andrews
Prison Captain Dorn (uncredited)
WBWard Bond
Ward Bond
Red Parsons - Prison Barber (uncredited)

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Penitentiary — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Penitentiary?

Penitentiary isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Penitentiary on Netflix?

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Penitentiary 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 Penitentiary?

Penitentiary hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 26, 1938. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.