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Prison Without Bars

1938Movie1 h 12 min

CrimeDrama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0

Summary

In a state correctional institute for teenage girls, Madame Appel, the superintendent, rules with an iron fist. The State appoints thirty-year-old Yvonne to evaluate the situation. The young woman is convinced that the girls should feel wanted rather than be constantly subdued and is accordingly determined to make Madame Appel change her methods of education.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Léonide Moguy
Written by
Egon Eis, Hans Wilhelm, Otto Eis

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Facts

January 7, 1938 · 1 h 12 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
January 7, 1938
Runtime
1 h 12 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
1 country

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Prison Without Bars?"

Questions about Prison Without Bars

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Prison Without Bars?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Prison Without Bars worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7).

Is Prison Without Bars plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Prison Without Bars in English?

French

No, it was made in French.