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I Was a Convict (1939)
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62 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

I Was a Convict (1939)

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62 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

Millionaire John B. Harrison is finishing a two-year sentence in prison for income-tax evasion. Two convicts, "Rocks" Henry and Matty are planning an escape and going to kidnap Harrison. But Harrison's cell-mate, "Ace" King and his pay "...See moreMillionaire John B. Harrison is finishing a two-year sentence in prison for income-tax evasion. Two convicts, "Rocks" Henry and Matty are planning an escape and going to kidnap Harrison. But Harrison's cell-mate, "Ace" King and his pay "Missouri" quell the attempted escape, and are granted paroles. Harrison decides to reward "Ace" with a high-paying job in the Harrison Food Productions Company. His family, with the exception of his daughter Judy, object strongly to the hiring of "Ace, but he does so anyway. When the newspapers start blaring such headlines as "Millionaire Harrison Puts Prison Pals on Payroll," his business begins to lose many accounts. But "Ace," who only took the job with larceny in mind, and "Missouri" employ some gangland methods to get the accounts back. After a month on the job, "Ace" is held in high esteem by both Harrison and Judy. He decides he can go straight and do alright, but "Rocks" and Matty have made good on another escape attempt, and have intentions of doing harm to "Ace." Written by Les Adams See less

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32 cast members

Name	Known for
Barton MacLane Ace King Ace King See fewer	The Maltese Falcon (1941)
Beverly Roberts Judy Harrison Judy Harrison See fewer	Expensive Husbands (1937)
Clarence Kolb John B. Harrison John B. Harrison See fewer	His Girl Friday (1940)
Janet Beecher Mrs. Martha Harrison Mrs. Martha Harrison See fewer	The Lady Eve (1941)
Horace McMahon Missouri Smith Missouri Smith See fewer	Detective Story (1951)
Ben Welden Rocks Henry Rocks Henry See fewer	The Desert Hawk (1944)
Leon Ames Jackson Jackson See fewer	Peggy Sue Got Married (1986)
Clara Blandick Aunt Sarah Scarlett Aunt Sarah Scarlett See fewer	The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Russell Hicks District Attorney District Attorney See fewer	The Little Foxes (1941)
John Harmon Matty Matty See fewer	Funny Girl (1968)
Chester Clute Evans Evans See fewer	Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)
Crauford Kent Dr. Garson Dr. Garson See fewer	Seven Keys to Baldpate (1929)
Edwin Stanley Dr. Craile Dr. Craile See fewer	Conflict (1945)
Harry Holman Martin Harrison Martin Harrison See fewer	Meet John Doe (1941)
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Harry Hayden Business Account (uncredited) Business Account (uncredited) See fewer	The Velvet Touch (1948)
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Wilbur Mack Business Accountant (uncredited) Business Accountant (uncredited) See fewer	Redheads on Parade (1935)
Charles McMurphy Guard (uncredited) Guard (uncredited) See fewer	The Phantom Submarine (1940)
Monte Montague Guard (uncredited) Guard (uncredited) See fewer	The Radio Detective (1926)
George Montgomery Prison Guard (uncredited) Prison Guard (uncredited) See fewer	Samar (1962)
David Newell Photographer (uncredited) Photographer (uncredited) See fewer	The Marriage Playground (1929)
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Hal Price Bartender (uncredited) Bartender (uncredited) See fewer	Arizona Frontier (1940)
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Charles C. Wilson Peterson (uncredited) Peterson (uncredited) See fewer	It Happened One Night (1934)