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The Convict's Code

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How it feels

A man tries to reform his life after being convicted of a crime. The story follows his struggles and choices as he seeks a second chance.

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What happens

The Convict's Code is an American film directed by Harry Revier. Considered a low-budget melodrama, it uses a screenplay by Mabel Z. Carroll and Vincent Valentini. It is a black and white film seven reels in length, and has a running time of 66 minutes. It was made by producer W. Ray Johnston's film company, and was distributed by Syndicate Pictures. It was the last film that actor Cullen Landis starred in. According to the American Film Institute the film was released in August 1930. However, film historian Michael R. Pitts states the film was released on October 5, 1930. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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