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Invisible Stripes

1939 · 81 min · Director: Lloyd Bacon

Invisible Stripes (1939) is a crime film, directed by Lloyd Bacon. It stars George Raft and Jane Bryan. Much of the story takes place behind bars. The 81-minute film holds an audience score of 6.2/10.

What Invisible Stripes Is About

Cliff Taylor comes out of prison determined to go straight. But the outside will not let him: his fiancée leaves, the job he finds throws him out as untrustworthy, everyone looks at him as a man with a record. At home there is his mother and his younger brother Tim, who wants to build a decent life for himself. In the end Cliff goes back to his old friend Chuck. Lloyd Bacon's Warner picture is adapted from a book by Lewis E. Lawes. The invisible stripes of the title are the convict's uniform that never comes off a man once he has been inside. George Raft, Humphrey Bogart and a young William Holden appear together. The telling does not put crime in the right, but it shows how society shuts the door.

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What is Invisible Stripes about?

Cliff Taylor comes out of prison determined to go straight. But the outside will not let him: his fiancée leaves, the job he finds throws him out as untrustworthy, everyone looks at him as a man with a record.

Where can I watch Invisible Stripes?

Invisible Stripes is available to watch on digital platforms such as HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max, Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Invisible Stripes?

Invisible Stripes runs for 81 minutes (1h 21m).

When did Invisible Stripes come out?

Invisible Stripes was released in 1939.

Who directed Invisible Stripes?

Invisible Stripes was directed by Lloyd Bacon.

Who stars in Invisible Stripes?

Invisible Stripes stars George Raft, Jane Bryan, William Holden, Humphrey Bogart.

What is Invisible Stripes's rating?

Invisible Stripes holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 6.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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