---
title: "The Big House"
year: 1930
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-big-house-1930"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 47250
imdb_id: "tt0020686"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 87
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 56
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Big House (1930) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-big-house-1930

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Big House is a film first released in 1930. Catalogued under Crime, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Cosmopolitan Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: George W. Hill
- **Networks / Studios**: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Cosmopolitan Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Chester Morris** as *John Morgan*
- **Wallace Beery** as *Machine Gun 'Butch' Schmidt*
- **Lewis Stone** as *Warden James Adams*
- **Robert Montgomery** as *Kent Marlowe*
- **Leila Hyams** as *Anne Marlowe*
- **George F. Marion** as *Pop*
- **J. C. Nugent** as *Mr. Marlowe*
- **Karl Dane** as *Olsen*
- **DeWitt Jennings** as *Wallace*
- **Matthew Betz** as *Gopher*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Big House online?
The Big House is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Big House worth watching?
The Big House holds a community rating of 6.6/10 based on 56 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Big House and when was it released?
The Big House is a feature film with a runtime of 87 minutes. It was released in 1930. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Big House?
The Big House was directed by George W. Hill.

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