Carlin is a new reform school inmate with a reputation as a hard case. The authorities encourage gang leader Pongo to humble Carlin, but Carlin overtakes Pongo as Daddy of the ward. The guards institute a reign of terror and neglect, with Carlin emerging as an unlikely leader.
Carlin
Archer
Davis
Banks
Richards
Mr. Sands
Mr Greaves
Governor
Mr Duke
Mr Goodyear
Mr. Hunt
Eckersley
Meakin
Woods
Matron
Angel
James
Betts
Dougan
Toyne
Rhodes
PE Teacher
Taylor
Formby
Baldy's lookout (uncredited)
Baldy
Philpott
