Question 1

What real-life experience inspired the play 'Women in Prison'?

Accepted Answer

The play 'Women in Prison' was written by Dorothy Mackaye based on her own experiences while serving a sentence for concealing facts about the manslaughter trial of Paul Kelly.

Question 2

What does Nan mean when she says 'I must have a swell pan'?

Accepted Answer

'Pan' became American slang for 'face' in the early 1920s, as in 'deadpan'. Nan is saying she must have a memorable face because everyone is remembering her.

Question 3

What historical fact about San Quentin is mentioned in relation to this film?

Accepted Answer

San Quentin housed both male and female inmates until 1933, when the women's prison at Tehachapi was built.

Question 4

What does the prison matron mean by 'not a pink tea'?

Accepted Answer

A 'pink tea' is a formal afternoon tea with high decorum. The matron tells Nan that prison is not a polite social event.

Question 5

Which Warner Bros. stars appear as photos in the women's cells?

Accepted Answer

Photos of Joe E. Brown and Dick Powell are seen in the women's cells as plugs for Warner Brothers stars.

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