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