Behind Prison Walls_
A reworking of a familiar theme, the story finds scheming steel tycoon James J. MacGlennon (Tully Marshall) and his high-minded lawyer son Jonathan (Alan Baxter) simultaneously ending up behind bars. While incarcerated, Jonathan tries to mend his larcenous father's ways, thereby drawing closer to his not-so-bad dad.
Starring
Alan Baxter, Gertrude Michael, Tully Marshall
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Behind Prison Walls was released 83 years ago in 1943.
Overview
A reworking of a familiar theme, the story finds scheming steel tycoon James J. MacGlennon (Tully Marshall) and his high-minded lawyer son Jonathan (Alan Bax...
Behind Prison Walls is a Drama, Crime film with a runtime of 1h 24m.
CAST (6)
Alan Baxter
Jonathan MacGlennon
Gertrude Michael
Elinor Cantwell
Tully Marshall
James J. MacGlennon
Edwin Maxwell
Percy Webb
Jacqueline Dalya
Mimi
Paul Everton
Warden
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What is Behind Prison Walls about?
A reworking of a familiar theme, the story finds scheming steel tycoon James J. MacGlennon (Tully Marshall) and his high-minded lawyer son Jonathan (Alan Baxter) simultaneously ending up behind bars. While incarcerated, Jonathan tries to mend his larcenous father's ways, thereby drawing closer to his not-so-bad dad.
How long is Behind Prison Walls?
Behind Prison Walls has a runtime of 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Who stars in Behind Prison Walls?
The cast of Behind Prison Walls includes Alan Baxter, Gertrude Michael, Tully Marshall, Edwin Maxwell, Jacqueline Dalya.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Crime