
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
Ralf Haroldeas Lean, Angry Convict
Louis Masonas Higgins
Philo McCulloughas Reporter in Senate Chamber
Jack Perrinas Guard
Fred Kohleras Curly-haired Convict
Ellen Drewas Wife
James C. Mortonas (scene deleted)
Hooper Atchleyas Senator
Jimmy Conlinas (scene deleted)
Frank McLureas Restaurant Patron
Torben Meyeras Proprietor
Robert Cummingsas Jimmy Ellis
Arthur Stuart Hullas Senator
Frank Mayoas Copy Desk Editor
Rollo Lloydas Dr. Simms
William Baileyas Reporter in Senate Chamber
George Chandleras Reporter
Eddie Dunnas Sergeant at Arms
Paul Newlanas Prisoner
Bernadene Hayesas Muriel Goodwin
William Hopperas Reporter
Irene Bennett
Al Hillas Reporter
Marten Lamontas Convict
Sam Flintas District Attorney Benton
Priscilla Lawsonas Hat Check Girl
Nick Lukatsas Reporter
Robert McKenzieas Dialogue Restaurant Patron
Frank O'Connoras Deputy
Harry Tyleras Man on Bus
Ben Hendricks Jr.as Convict
J.P. McGowanas Inner Guard
Ronald R. Rondellas Restaurant Patron
William Worthingtonas Senator
Harry Careyas Sen. Nash
Walter Longas Convict
DeWitt Jenningsas Prison Warden
Jonathan Haleas Special Prosecutor
James P. Burtisas Waiter
Fay Holdenas Twitchy's Landlady
Arthur Loftas Convict
Frank Marloweas Convict
Milburn Stoneas Convict
Paul Kellyas Douglas Goodwin
Joe Sawyeras Father Regan, chaplain
Sammee Tongas Chinese-American Convict
Mae Buschas Younger Woman on Bus
Matty Fainas Condemned Man
Russell Hicksas Vociferous Pro-Capital Punishment Senator
Walter McGrailas Guard
Kitty McHughas (scene deleted)
Larry Steersas Senator
Kent Tayloras Jerry Welch
Hilda Vaughnas Muriel's Maid
Paul Fixas "Twitchy" Burke, the killer thief
Edward Hearnas Bailiff
Selmer Jacksonas Medical Examiner
Rolfe Sedanas First Waiter
Marsha Huntas Claire Patterson
Ward Bondas Recreation Room Guard
Kenneth Harlanas Police Surgeon
Ivan Milleras Chairman of the Senate
Charles R. Mooreas Black Prisoner
Lee Phelpsas Riley
Thomas E. Jacksonas Lead Investigator Logan
John Carrollas Dominic Petrelli, convict
Harry C. Bradleyas Senator
Ethel Clayton
Ralph Lewisas Senator
Churchill Rossas Ballistic Expert
Harry Haydenas Clerical Employee
George Irvingas Judge's Voice
Dennis O'Keefeas Reporter
Phillips Smalleyas Senator
Edwin Stanleyas Fingerprint Expert
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