A former schoolmaster, Benjamin Twist, is mistakenly appointed as a tough prison governor and takes charge of a notorious penitentiary. Initially, he thinks he's been sent to a school and celebrates, only to end up on the wrong side of the prison bars after a night of heavy drinking. Eventually, his true identity is restored, and he wins over the prisoners by turning a blind eye to their illicit activities.
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Benjamin Twist, a former school master, is mistakenly appointed as the governor of a notorious prison, where he finds himself surrounded by hardened criminals. Overjoyed at the prospect of leading a school, he begins to plan his new role, unaware of the reality that awaits him.