Review of I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang (1932) by Ron H — 31 Mar 2008

Does exactly what it says on the box. Excellent social message movie which is well paced and entertaining. Pulls few punches in revealing the betrayal faced by returning soldiers from the Great War and the harsh treatment meted out in the name of rehabilitation to fellas who may have taken a few wrong steps in live.

It shows the attempt of a determined war hero to achieve his freedom having endured years of depersonalisation in the war. Quite remarkable, especially when you remember the year it was made.