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US jail

Alcatraz Gun Battle

Alcatraz Gun Battle (1946)

Wardens and convicts are killed during a gun battle at Alcatraz prison. San Francisco, USA.

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Prison Art At San Quentin

Prison Art At San Quentin (1963)

Prisoners exhibit and sell their art at San Quentin prison.

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Alcatraz - Everybody Out!

Alcatraz - Everybody Out! (1963)

America's toughest prison, Alcatraz, closes down.

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Grim Prison Drama In Tennessee

Grim Prison Drama In Tennessee (1960)

Two prisoners hold others hostage at gun point but finally surrender and free their hostages.

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San Francisco Prison Break Attempt

San Francisco Prison Break Attempt (1962)

Escape attempt from Alcatraz prison in San Francisco fails.

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Alcatraz Replaced

Alcatraz Replaced (1962)

Famous American prison is to be replaced by a new prison called 'Marian'.

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San Quentin, G Jackson Died

San Quentin, G Jackson Died (1960)

Exterior and Interior of San Quentin prison and its inmates.

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Chessman - The End

Chessman - The End (1960)

Caryl Chessman is finally executed after prison failed to get the latest stay of execution in time.

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Heroic Convicts Aid Cancer Tests

Heroic Convicts Aid Cancer Tests (1957)

Prisoners in Ohio State Penitentiary take part in cancer tests. America.

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Prisoners Remake Christmas Toys - Texas

Prisoners Remake Christmas Toys - Texas (1956)

Women prisoners restoring broken dolls for needy children, men repairing boys toys.

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Prison Rodeo

Prison Rodeo (1956)

Oklahoma State Prison convicts organise a rodeo.

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Missouri - 4 Die In Prison Riots

Missouri - 4 Die In Prison Riots (1954)

Servicemen are called in to quell a fierce mutiny in the Missouri State Penitentiary.

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U.S. Prison Riots AKA U.S. Prison Riots - Sensational Scenes Of Prison Riot In Jackson Prison

U.S. Prison Riots AKA U.S. Prison Riots - Sensational Scenes Of Prison Riot In Jackson Prison (1952)

Prisoners barricade themselves in at Rahway and at Jackson Prison, where riot flares in conflict with State police

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Alcatraz Gun Battle

Alcatraz Gun Battle (1946)

Wardens and convicts are killed during a gun battle at Alcatraz prison.

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Amazing Prison Riots

Amazing Prison Riots (1929)

A riot in Auburn State Penitentiary leads to death and destruction. New York, America (USA, U.S.A.).

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Prison Fire Horror

Prison Fire Horror

Firemen put out the last of the fire in a prison which killed 319 men who were locked in their cells. Columbus, Ohio. America (USA, U.S.A.).

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Convicts At Football!

Convicts At Football! (1931)

Prisoners play an American Football match in jail.

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Inside An American Prison

Inside An American Prison (1971)

Good shots from inside a prison in California.

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