Convict 99

Convict 99

6.8

Sep 26 1938

2h 31m

Comedy

A disgraced school master, Benjamin Twist, is mistaken for a tough prison governor and assigned the charge of a prison for particularly hardened criminals. Believing he is being sent to a school rather than a prison, he celebrates accordingly only to find that his drunkenness accidently lands him on the wrong side of the prison bars. The Governorship is eventually restored to him, and he sets about popularising himself amongst the convicts by turning a blind eye to their shady dealings.

Will Hay

Will Hay

Dr. Benjamin Twist

Moore Marriott

Moore Marriott

Jerry The Mole

Graham Moffatt

Graham Moffatt

Albert Brown

Googie Withers

Googie Withers

Lottie

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