Don't Turn 'em Loose

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Don't Turn 'em Loose

"Free as the birds and smooth as a snake, Bat Roberts is on parole."

1936

1h 5m

4.0(5 votes)

Crime

Overview

A conscientious attorney who is a member of the State Parole Board, finds his own son, using an alias, up for parole and makes the decision to cast the approving vote.

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26 members

Acting

Lewis Stone

John Webster

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James Gleason

Detective Daniels

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Bruce Cabot

Robert Webster - Alias Bat Williams

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Louise Latimer

Letty Graves

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Betty Grable

Mildred Webster

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Grace Bradley

Grace Forbes

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Nella Walker

Helen Webster

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Frank M. Thomas

Attorney Pierce

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Harry Jans

Vic - Henchman

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John Arledge

Walter Clifford

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Frank Jenks

Pete - Henchman

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Maxine Jennings

Nellie - Phoney Mrs. Williams

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Gordon Jones

Joe Graves

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Jack Randall

Al - Henchman

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Alan Curtis

Wedding Attendant with Telegram

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Frenchy Durelle

Deputy Warden

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Fern Emmett

Hattie - Webster Housekeeper

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Tommy Graham

Secretary

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Arthur Hoyt

Judge Bass - Head of Parole Board

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John Ince

Parole Board Member

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Frank Mayo

Parole Board Member

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Philip Morris

Guard

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Carroll Nye

Police Radio Broadcaster

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Frank O'Connor

Cell Block Guard

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Charles Richman

Paul - the Governor

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Landers Stevens

Mr. Graves - Joe's Father

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