The Criminal Code

1930NR1h 37m6.9

After a failed attempt at running for governor, D.A. Mark Brady is appointed warden of the state prison where many of the criminals he prosecuted are incarcerated.

A wily D.A. (Brady) gets a 10-year conviction of a 20-year-old (Robert Graham) who killed a man in self-defense. Years later Brady becomes warden of the prison holding Graham. When Brady realizes that 6 years of working in the prison jute mill has pushed Graham to the breaking point, he gives him a chance--a new job as his valet. Graham responds well and earns the respect of both the warden and his beautiful daughter. Graham's mettle is put to the test when he stumbles onto a prison murder committed by his cellmate. He must choose between the criminal code of silence and the warden's strong persuasion to reveal the killer.

Info about The Criminal Code

Studio(s): Columbia Pictures

Originally Released: Jan 03, 1931

Production Country: United States

Genres:Crime, Drama, Romance