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Midnight Movie: 20,000 Years in Sing Sing

on BBC Two England

Starring Spencer Tracy and Bette Davis

Despite political connections, gangster Tom Connors is finally captured by the police and sentenced to hard labour in 'Sing Sing'. But while out visiting his girl friend, Fay, Tom gets involved in a murder for which he takes the blame ...
Based on a book by a former prison warden, this fast-paced movie is remarkable for its factual atmosphere, especially in the prison scenes. It stars two of Hollywood's greatest stars.

Contributors

Writer:
Wilson Mizner
Writer:
Brown Holmes
From the book by:
Lewis E. Lawes
Producer:
Robert Lord
Director:
Michael Curtiz
Tom Connors:
Spencer Tracy
Fay:
Bette Davis
Bud:
Lyle Talbot
Billie:
Sheila Terry
Chief of Guard:
Edward McNamara
Hype:
Warren Hymer
Joe Finn:
Louis Calhern
Daniels:
Spencer Charters

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