
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
Peggy Wynneas Minor Role (uncredited)
Rory Mallinsonas Minor Role (uncredited)
Dick Richas Lud Harris
Tom Kennedyas Police Station Sergeant
Ross Elliottas The Combative Striker
Matthew Beardas Shoeshiner (uncredited)
William Murphyas Minor Role (uncredited)
Virginia Pattonas Doris Green
Raymond Bondas Dad Larimer
John Doucetteas Toby Mason
Joel Fluellenas Charlie West
Henry H. Daniels Jr.as Johnny Larimer
Clinton Rosemondas Grandpa West
Herb Vigranas Jim Todd
Marjorie Mannersas Minor Role (uncredited)
Ted Stanhopeas Bill Elkins - Florist (uncredited)
Betty Roadmanas Agatha Larimer
Matt Willisas Mort Dauson
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