director fritz lang helm this well mounted drama of a struggle couple . henry fonda be a petty crook attempt to reform when he be frame on a murder charge . he eventually break out of prison and try to escape to canada with his wife ( sylvia sidney ) only fate seem to be against them . a nice blend of drama and romance with fonda and sidney most impressive in the starring role . the fine support cast include william gargan and barton maclane and margaret hamilton and and ward bond . unfortunately this gem of 1937 be not available on video and be seldom show on tv anymore .