Unchained
1955This fact-based prison drama tells the tale of a band of prisoners living in the innovative 2,600-acre prison at Chino, California. The place takes a humanistic approach to reform and there are no armed guards, no lockups and no uniforms. The underlying philosophy is that if these things are not there, the prisoners will not want to escape, and will instead accept their punishment. A new inmate arrives and soon accustoms himself to the new idea. The story includes the Oscar nominated song Unchained Melody.
Acted in
Elroy 'Crazylegs' Hirsch
as Steve Davitt
Barbara Hale
as Mary Davitt
Chester Morris
as Kenyon Scudder
Todd Duncan
as Bill Howard
Johnny Johnston
as Eddie Garrity
Peggy Knudsen
as Elaine
Jerry Paris
as Joe Ravens
John Qualen
as Leonard Haskins
Tim Considine
as Win Davitt
Stafford Repp
as Mr. Miller
Bill Kennedy
as Sanders
Kathryn Grant
as Sally Haskins
Robert Patten
as Swanson (uncredited)
Mack Williams
as Mr. Johnson (uncredited)
Sol Gorss
as Police captain (uncredited)