Soon after the prison release of a lawyer (Henry Hunter), his dedication to improving his life puts him at odds with other parolees who have returned to a criminal lifestyle.
Acting
Alan Hale's jovial menace as a corrupt parole fixer.
Direction
Lew Landers crams social commentary into 67 relentless minutes.

Director
Lew Landers
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during the height of 1930s prison reform movements, 'Parole!' rides the wave of public fascination with correctional policy—while still needing to thrill.
This was one of six films Henry Hunter made in 1936 before largely disappearing into character work; his intensity here suggests a career that never quite launched.