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Blackwell's Island

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The combined efforts of a stubborn tugboat captain and investigating police officer bring about the arrest of infamous crime lord Bull Bransom (Stanley Fields), who is sentenced to Blackwell Island prison for assault. With the help of corrupt political boss Steve Cardigan (Morgan Conway), Bransom takes control of the prison until reporter Tim Haydon (John Garfield) gets himself sent to the prison in order to gather evidence of Bransom's connections to Cardigan as well as a string of murders.

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Nelson M A trite throwaway, not worthy of Garfields talent. I'm not sure if they were going for a lighthearted "aren't gangsters cute" movie or a tough melodrama. I don't think the director knew either. At least it's not that long. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/06/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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William McGann

Director

John Garfield

Tim Haydon

Stanley Fields

Bull Bransom

Rosemary Lane

Mary "Sunny" Walsh

Dick Purcell

Terry Walsh

Victor Jory

Commissioner Thomas MacNair
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Synopsis The combined efforts of a stubborn tugboat captain and investigating police officer bring about the arrest of infamous crime lord Bull Bransom (Stanley Fields), who is sentenced to Blackwell Island prison for assault. With the help of corrupt political boss Steve Cardigan (Morgan Conway), Bransom takes control of the prison until reporter Tim Haydon (John Garfield) gets himself sent to the prison in order to gather evidence of Bransom's connections to Cardigan as well as a string of murders.
Director
William McGann
Screenwriter
Crane Wilbur
Production Co
Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Jun 10, 2014
Runtime
1h 11m