Hold 'Em Jail
"They turn the Big House into the Bug House!"
Originally released in 1932. Hold 'Em Jail is a comedy film. directed by Norman Taurog. At just 66 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey, and Edna May Oliver
Synopsis
Two yokels are framed and sent to prison, but wind up playing football on the warden's championship team.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 19, 1932
93 years ago
Runtime
1h 6m
66 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bert Wheeler
as Curley Harris
Robert Woolsey
as Spider Robbins
Edna May Oliver
as Violet Jones
Robert Armstrong
as Sports Announcer Inmate
Roscoe Ates
as Slippery Sam Brown
Edgar Kennedy
as Warden Elmer Jones
Betty Grable
as Barbara Jones
Warren Hymer
as Steele
Paul Hurst
as Butch
G. Pat Collins
as Whitey
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hold 'Em Jail about?
Two yokels are framed and sent to prison, but wind up playing football on the warden's championship team.
Who directed Hold 'Em Jail?
Hold 'Em Jail was directed by Norman Taurog.
How long is Hold 'Em Jail?
Hold 'Em Jail has a runtime of 1 hours and 6 minutes (66 minutes total).
When was Hold 'Em Jail released?
Hold 'Em Jail was released on August 19, 1932 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hold 'Em Jail?
The main cast of Hold 'Em Jail includes Bert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey, Edna May Oliver, Robert Armstrong, Roscoe Ates.