My absolute, all-time favorite. Unbeatable cast. Memorable Lancaster. Brilliant dialog. Genius casting of meek-looking Hume Cronyn as the scary, vicious Captain Munsey.



Now, there is the all-time championship B-movie. Hits every possible high (and low) spot for a Fifties prison film. Poor, frightened gal in on bum rap...prostitute with heart of gold...token black prisoner singing "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot"...goodhearted doctor...vicious female warden with lesbian overtones...how could they miss? Love it! I used to keep a VHS of "Women's Prison" in my office at work. Showed it to people in my group. They loved it! I don't think it's available to buy (I recorded it off the air).