Road Gang

Road Gang

★ 7.0IMDb Score
Released:1936-03-28
Duration:61 min
Director:Louis King
Actors:Donald Woods, Kay Linaker, Carlyle Moore Jr., Joseph Crehan, Henry O'Neill
Production:First National Pictures

Overview:

A crusading young reporter planning a series of articles about a corrupt politician is framed for a crime and sentenced to serve five years at a prison farm.

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