
The Accusing Finger
The Accusing Finger
Release: 1936-11-17·Runtime: 61m·★ 5.8
CrimeRomanceDramaThriller
A proud, pro-capital punishment district attorney with a 90% execution rate, finds himself wrongly convicted of murdering his estranged wife and sentenced to die. The woman he loves and his investigator rival for her affections rally to find the real killer, while he is confronted by the misery of life on death row.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
Cast
Frank Marloweas Convict
Marsha Huntas Claire Patterson
Paul Fixas "Twitchy" Burke, the killer thief
Harry C. Bradleyas Senator
Ben Hendricks Jr.as Convict
Ralph Lewisas Senator
Louis Masonas Higgins
Jack Perrinas Guard
Fay Holdenas Twitchy's Landlady
Selmer Jacksonas Medical Examiner
Walter Longas Convict
Philo McCulloughas Reporter in Senate Chamber
William Hopperas Reporter
George Chandleras Reporter
Eddie Dunnas Sergeant at Arms
Al Hillas Reporter
Arthur Loftas Convict
Nick Lukatsas Reporter
Torben Meyeras Proprietor
Frank O'Connoras Deputy
Harry Careyas Sen. Nash
Mae Buschas Younger Woman on Bus
Frank Mayoas Copy Desk Editor
Dennis O'Keefeas Reporter
Lee Phelpsas Riley
Phillips Smalleyas Senator
Edwin Stanleyas Fingerprint Expert
Walter McGrailas Guard
Larry Steersas Senator
Sammee Tongas Chinese-American Convict
Priscilla Lawsonas Hat Check Girl
Ivan Milleras Chairman of the Senate
Milburn Stoneas Convict
John Carrollas Dominic Petrelli, convict
Ethel Clayton
Hilda Vaughnas Muriel's Maid
William Baileyas Reporter in Senate Chamber
Robert McKenzieas Dialogue Restaurant Patron
James C. Mortonas (scene deleted)
Ronald R. Rondellas Restaurant Patron
Rolfe Sedanas First Waiter
Paul Kellyas Douglas Goodwin
Ward Bondas Recreation Room Guard
Edward Hearnas Bailiff
Churchill Rossas Ballistic Expert
Fred Kohleras Curly-haired Convict
Sam Flintas District Attorney Benton
Russell Hicksas Vociferous Pro-Capital Punishment Senator
Harry Haydenas Clerical Employee
Kitty McHughas (scene deleted)
Frank McLureas Restaurant Patron
Bernadene Hayesas Muriel Goodwin
Thomas E. Jacksonas Lead Investigator Logan
Marten Lamontas Convict
J.P. McGowanas Inner Guard
Irene Bennett
Jonathan Haleas Special Prosecutor
Rollo Lloydas Dr. Simms
Jimmy Conlinas (scene deleted)
Kenneth Harlanas Police Surgeon
Arthur Stuart Hullas Senator
Charles R. Mooreas Black Prisoner
Paul Newlanas Prisoner
DeWitt Jenningsas Prison Warden
Joe Sawyeras Father Regan, chaplain
Ellen Drewas Wife
James P. Burtisas Waiter
Harry Tyleras Man on Bus
Matty Fainas Condemned Man
William Worthingtonas Senator
Hooper Atchleyas Senator
Kent Tayloras Jerry Welch
Robert Cummingsas Jimmy Ellis
Ralf Haroldeas Lean, Angry Convict
George Irvingas Judge's Voice
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