Review of Hell's House (1932) by Eric R — 19 Mar 2012

Hell's House is a mediocre film exposing the poor conditions and abuse which take place in the state reform schools during the time period. Bette Davis and Pat O Brien headline the cast, but really this film is entirely on the shoulders of Junior Durkin, who plays Jimmy, a young man who is sent to boarding school after aiding O'Brien's character in his bootlegger operation.

It's kinda interesting cause the film really focuses on Jimmy's naive character and his plight at the boarding school, but at the end of the film, it is Pat O Brien's character who makes the ultimate decision which makes the difference in changing things.

It's really just a mediocre endeavor where none of the technical aspects, acting or screenplay do much to elevate the film above just being an average movie.