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