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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1932-09-23
Languageen
Runtime1h 2m
Production

RKO Radio Pictures

6.1(18)
•1932•1h 2m

Hell's Highway

"Right here in America... and don't you forget it!"

CrimeDrama

Overview

A prison-camp convict learns that his younger brother will soon be joining him behind bars.

Writing & Screenplay
Samuel OrnitzRobert Tasker
Cinematography
Edward Cronjager

Principal Cast

11 credited
Richard Dix
Richard DixFrank 'Duke' Ellis
Tom Brown
Tom BrownJohn 'Johnny' Ellis
Rochelle Hudson
Rochelle HudsonMary Ellen
C. Henry Gordon
C. Henry GordonBlacksnake Skinner
Oscar Apfel
Oscar ApfelWilliam Billings
Stanley Fields
Stanley FieldsF.E. Whiteside
John Arledge
John ArledgeJoe Carter
Warner Richmond
Warner RichmondCaptain Pop-Eye Jackson
Charles Middleton
Charles MiddletonMatthew the Hermit
Louise Beavers
Louise BeaversRascal's Sweetheart at Visitor's Center (uncredited)

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