Each Dawn I Die

(1939) 

92 minutes

Crime / Drama / Gangster

Directed by William Keighley

Cast:

James Cagney as Frank Ross
George Raft as 'Hood' Stacey
Jane Bryan as Joyce Conover
George Bancroft as Warden John Armstrong
'Slapsie' Maxie Rosenbloom as Convict Fargo Red
Stanley Ridges as Meuller
Alan Baxter as Carlisle
Victor Jory as W.J. Grayce
John Wray as Pete Kassock
Edward Pawley as Dale
Joe Downing as Limpy Julian
Thurston Hall as Jesse Hanley 

Frank Ross is a reporter who is found guilty of murder even though he is innocent.  His co-workers at the newspaper are determined to find whoever framed him, but Frank changes his positive ways and becomes bitter.  He becomes friends with inmate Stacey and they help one another out. 
 
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