The Penal Code

The Penal Code
Directed by	George Melford
Written by	F. Hugh Herbert Edward T. Lowe Jr. (story)
Produced by	Burton L. King (producer) John R. Freuler (executive producer) (uncredited)
Starring	See below
Cinematography	Edward A. Kull
Edited by	Frederick Bain
Release date	1932 (1932)
Running time	62 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

The Penal Code is a 1932 American crime drama film directed by George Melford.

A man serves time in prison, going to disguise his whereabouts from his family. After he is released a blackmail scheme ensues.¹

• Regis Toomey as Robert Palmer
• Helen Cohan as Marguerite ("Margie") Shannon
• Patrick H. O'Malley Jr. as Sergeant Detective W. J. Bender
• Robert Ellis as James Forrester
• Virginia True Boardman as Mrs. Sarah Palmer
• Henry Hall as Mr. Shannon
• Leander De Cordova as Isaac Lewin
• John Ince as Warden
• Murdock MacQuarrie as Lefty
• Olin Francis as McCarthy²