Murder in the Big House

Murder in the Big House is a black-and-white American crime drama, released by Warner Bros. Pictures in April 1942. Structured as an hour-long second feature, it is directed by the prolific specialist in low-budget action productions, B. Reeves Eason, and stars Van Johnson, who is top-billed above the title, in his first credited film role which represents the entire output of his six-month contract with the studio.