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The tale of a young bookie, married to a beautiful woman who goes to jail, and becomes involved with hoodlums.
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86 min
1956-03-10
Released
English
6
5.3
Ed Novak
Frances 'Francie' Novak
Warden Bill Keller
Steve Marlin
Dr. Lewy
Mrs. Archer
Guard Weaver
Lupo
Stringbean
Dan Bucci
Andy Griffith
Beakeley
Harry (as Billy Vincent)
First Detective
Second Detective
Truck Driver
Truckdriver Helper
Judge Wahller
Mailman
Prisoner
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