This is really only of interest as a cinema curio - an early talkie with Warren Hymer ("Dan") and a slightly irritating "Saint Louis" (Spencer Tracy) escaping from prison to help out their pal "Steve" (Humphrey Bogart) from a little domestic mischief whilst he tries to keep his gal "Judy" (Claire Luce) - all under the direction of John Ford. None had made their mark on Hollywood by this stage, and the film's…
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Spencer Tracy
Saint Louis
Claire Luce
Judy Fields
Warren Hymer
Dannemora Dan
Humphrey Bogart
Steve Jordan
William Collier Sr.
Pop
Joan Marie Lawes
Jean
Marion Aye
Actress (uncredited)
Ward Bond
Inmate Socked by Saint Louis (uncredited)
Joe Brown
Deputy Warden (uncredited)
Bob Burns
Slim - Bazooka Player (uncredited)
Eddy Chandler
Guard (uncredited)
Edythe Chapman
Mrs. Jordan (uncredited)
Harvey Clark
Nash (uncredited)
Dick Curtis
New Inmate (uncredited)
Mike Donlin
Upstate Baseball Manager (uncredited)
Noel Francis
Sophie (uncredited)
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FAQ about Up the River
What is Up the River about?
Daily life at men and women's prison units where baseball and the marching band are serious business. Two prisoners escape in order to help paroled Steve from being blackmailed by his girlfriend's ex-partner-in-crime.
When was Up the River released?
Up the River was released in 1930.
What genres does Up the River belong to?
Up the River is categorised as Comedy, Crime.
Who stars in Up the River?
The cast of Up the River includes Spencer Tracy, Claire Luce, Warren Hymer, Humphrey Bogart, William Collier Sr..