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Parole!

1936 · 67 min

A brisk, earnest old crime drama that pits a man's fragile hope against the pull of old loyalties.

Directed by
Lew Landers
Genres
Drama, Crime
Tagline
Timely, sensational drama of ex-convicts and their pretty molls! Thrilling, up-to-the-minute entertainment!
Overview
Soon after the prison release of a lawyer (Henry Hunter), his dedication to improving his life puts him at odds with other parolees who have returned to a criminal lifestyle.

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Directed by
Lew Landers
Genres
Drama, Crime
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • redemption
  • crime
  • betrayal
  • justice
  • loyalty
Places
  • big city
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror1
Humour2
Realism7
Romance3
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity4
Emotional weight5

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