Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison

Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison is a 1951 American crime film directed by Crane Wilbur starring Steve Cochran, David Brian and Ted De Corsia. Set in Folsom State Prison in California, the film was seen both in the United States and Europe. Country singer Johnny Cash saw this movie while serving in the United States Air Force in West Germany in 1952, and used it as an inspiration for his hit song "Folsom Prison Blues," which he recorded numerous times between 1955 and his death in 2003.

Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison

Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison is a 1951 American crime film directed by Crane Wilbur starring Steve Cochran, David Brian and Ted De Corsia. Set in Folsom State Prison in California, the film was seen both in the United States and Europe. Country singer Johnny Cash saw this movie while serving in the United States Air Force in West Germany in 1952, and used it as an inspiration for his hit song "Folsom Prison Blues," which he recorded numerous times between 1955 and his death in 2003.