
The Burning Cross
The Burning Cross
Release: 1947-09-01·Runtime: 77m·★ 5.0
Crime
Recently returned from WWII combat, unable to find a job, finding his sweetheart engaged to another man, and generally aware of the changes which have occurred in his hometown while he was away, a young man becomes easily talked into joining the Ku Klux Klan. Banned by the Virginia Board of Censors, and financed independently because no bank would loan money for it.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Somerset Pictures Corp.
Cast
Richard Baileyas Eddie "Pel" Pelham
Clinton Rosemondas Grandpa West
Matthew Beardas Shoeshiner (uncredited)
Henry H. Daniels Jr.as Johnny Larimer
John Doucetteas Toby Mason
Ross Elliottas The Combative Striker
Raymond Bondas Dad Larimer
Joel Fluellenas Charlie West
Dick Richas Lud Harris
Ted Stanhopeas Bill Elkins - Florist (uncredited)
Tom Kennedyas Police Station Sergeant
Betty Roadmanas Agatha Larimer
Herb Vigranas Jim Todd
William Murphyas Minor Role (uncredited)
Virginia Pattonas Doris Green
Matt Willisas Mort Dauson
Marjorie Mannersas Minor Role (uncredited)
Peggy Wynneas Minor Role (uncredited)
Rory Mallinsonas Minor Role (uncredited)
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