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