
The Accusing Finger
The Accusing Finger
Release: 1936-11-17·Runtime: 61m·★ 4.7
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
Paul Fixas "Twitchy" Burke, the killer thief
Sammee Tongas Chinese-American Convict
Frank O'Connoras Deputy
Harry Tyleras Man on Bus
Hilda Vaughnas Muriel's Maid
Jimmy Conlinas (scene deleted)
Marten Lamontas Convict
DeWitt Jenningsas Prison Warden
Torben Meyeras Proprietor
Jonathan Haleas Special Prosecutor
Ethel Clayton
Matty Fainas Condemned Man
Selmer Jacksonas Medical Examiner
Nick Lukatsas Reporter
Frank Marloweas Convict
Walter McGrailas Guard
James C. Mortonas (scene deleted)
Ellen Drewas Wife
Thomas E. Jacksonas Lead Investigator Logan
Rollo Lloydas Dr. Simms
Louis Masonas Higgins
J.P. McGowanas Inner Guard
Kitty McHughas (scene deleted)
Churchill Rossas Ballistic Expert
Arthur Loftas Convict
Larry Steersas Senator
Milburn Stoneas Convict
Harry Careyas Sen. Nash
Ralf Haroldeas Lean, Angry Convict
William Baileyas Reporter in Senate Chamber
Bernadene Hayesas Muriel Goodwin
Fred Kohleras Curly-haired Convict
Hooper Atchleyas Senator
Irene Bennett
Arthur Stuart Hullas Senator
Ivan Milleras Chairman of the Senate
Marsha Huntas Claire Patterson
Joe Sawyeras Father Regan, chaplain
John Carrollas Dominic Petrelli, convict
William Hopperas Reporter
James P. Burtisas Waiter
George Irvingas Judge's Voice
Charles R. Mooreas Black Prisoner
Lee Phelpsas Riley
Robert Cummingsas Jimmy Ellis
Russell Hicksas Vociferous Pro-Capital Punishment Senator
Harry C. Bradleyas Senator
Kenneth Harlanas Police Surgeon
Frank Mayoas Copy Desk Editor
Robert McKenzieas Dialogue Restaurant Patron
Kent Tayloras Jerry Welch
Edward Hearnas Bailiff
Walter Longas Convict
Frank McLureas Restaurant Patron
Ronald R. Rondellas Restaurant Patron
Edwin Stanleyas Fingerprint Expert
George Chandleras Reporter
Eddie Dunnas Sergeant at Arms
Harry Haydenas Clerical Employee
Philo McCulloughas Reporter in Senate Chamber
William Worthingtonas Senator
Ward Bondas Recreation Room Guard
Fay Holdenas Twitchy's Landlady
Paul Newlanas Prisoner
Dennis O'Keefeas Reporter
Phillips Smalleyas Senator
Sam Flintas District Attorney Benton
Mae Buschas Younger Woman on Bus
Al Hillas Reporter
Priscilla Lawsonas Hat Check Girl
Ralph Lewisas Senator
Jack Perrinas Guard
Paul Kellyas Douglas Goodwin
Ben Hendricks Jr.as Convict
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