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Blackwell's Island (1939) was a Crime - Drama Film directed by Michael Curtiz and William C. McGann and produced by Hal B. Wallis, Jack L. Warner and Bryan Foy.

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John Garfield made this film before Four Daughters but when "Four Daughters" became a major hit and made Garfield a star, the release of this film was held up while Warner Brothers called in director Michael Curtiz to shoot additional footage featuring Garfield to capitalize on his success in "Four Daughters". It was finally released in 1939.
The first press screening was held at the Welfare Island Prison.
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Also directed by William C. McGann




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Also produced by Hal B. Wallis




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Also released in 1939




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