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Up the River

NR19301h 25mJohn Ford
IMDb 5.9

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"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.

ComedyCrime
Prison EscapePre-code

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What is Up the River (1930) about?

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.

Who stars in Up the River?

Up the River stars Spencer Tracy (Saint Louis), Claire Luce (Judy Fields), Warren Hymer (Dannemora Dan), Humphrey Bogart (Steve Jordan), William Collier Sr. (Pop). The film was directed by John Ford.

How long is Up the River?

Up the River has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1930. It is rated NR.

Is Up the River worth watching?

Up the River holds an IMDb rating of 5.9/10. Fans of Comedy, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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