Hell's Highway

Hell's Highway

Hell's Highway

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Hell's Highway

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

1932

1h 2m

6.1(17 votes)

Crime

Drama

Overview

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

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Production Companies

RKO Radio Pictures

Cast & Crew

11 members

Acting

Richard Dix

Frank 'Duke' Ellis

Richard Dix

Acting

Tom Brown

John 'Johnny' Ellis

Tom Brown

Acting

Rochelle Hudson

Mary Ellen

Rochelle Hudson

Acting

C. Henry Gordon

Blacksnake Skinner

C. Henry Gordon

Acting

Oscar Apfel

William Billings

Oscar Apfel

Acting

Stanley Fields

F.E. Whiteside

Stanley Fields

Acting

John Arledge

Joe Carter

John Arledge

Acting

Warner Richmond

Captain Pop-Eye Jackson

Warner Richmond

Acting

Charles Middleton

Matthew the Hermit

Charles Middleton

Acting

Louise Beavers

Rascal's Sweetheart at Visitor's Center (uncredited)

Louise Beavers

Acting

Clarence Muse

Rascal

Clarence Muse

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