The Penal Code_
A man is released from prison and tries to get back into life on the outside without his family and friends knowing he's been in jail.
Starring
Regis Toomey, Helen Cohan, Pat O'Malley
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Penal Code was released 94 years ago in 1932.
Overview
A man is released from prison and tries to get back into life on the outside without his family and friends knowing he's been in jail.
The Penal Code is a Drama, Crime film with a runtime of 1h 2m.
CAST (10)
Regis Toomey
Robert Palmer
Helen Cohan
Marguerite ('Margie') Shannon
Pat O'Malley
Sergeant Detective W. J. Bender
Virginia True Boardman
Mrs. Sarah Palmer
Robert Ellis
James Forrester
Henry Hall
Mr. Shannon
Leander De Cordova
Isaac Lewin
John Ince
Warden
Murdock MacQuarrie
Lefty
Olin Francis
McCarthy
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What is The Penal Code about?
A man is released from prison and tries to get back into life on the outside without his family and friends knowing he's been in jail.
How long is The Penal Code?
The Penal Code has a runtime of 62 minutes (1h 2m).
Who stars in The Penal Code?
The cast of The Penal Code includes Regis Toomey, Helen Cohan, Pat O'Malley, Virginia True Boardman, Robert Ellis.
What is the rating of The Penal Code?
The Penal Code has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Crime