“The Convict's Return”

Description

"It's just ten long years ago they dragged me from my wife...." Convicted of murder, the prisoner plans an escape, only to find his family and his strength gone. He is reprieved when his innocence is established; he happily goes home

Recordings

  • Jack Mahoney, "The Convict's Return" (Columbia 15712-D, 1932; rec. 1931)

References

  1. Meredith/Anderson, pp. 68-69, "The Convict's Return" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. BI, MA068

About

Author: Leonard Nelson
Earliest date: 1931 (recording, Jack Mahoney)
Found in: Australia US