The Accusing Finger
"Condemned to share the fate of man he'd doomed!"
Originally released in 1936. The Accusing Finger is a crime/romance film. directed by James P. Hogan. At just 61 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Paul Kelly, Marsha Hunt, and Kent Taylor
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 17, 1936
89 years ago
Runtime
1h 1m
61 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Paul Kelly
as Douglas Goodwin
Marsha Hunt
as Claire Patterson
Kent Taylor
as Jerry Welch
Robert Cummings
as Jimmy Ellis
Harry Carey
as Sen. Nash
Bernadene Hayes
as Muriel Goodwin
Hilda Vaughn
as Muriel's Maid
Thomas E. Jackson
as Lead Investigator Logan
DeWitt Jennings
as Prison Warden
Fred Kohler
as Curly-haired Convict
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Accusing Finger about?
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 invest...
Who directed The Accusing Finger?
The Accusing Finger was directed by James P. Hogan.
How long is The Accusing Finger?
The Accusing Finger has a runtime of 1 hours and 1 minutes (61 minutes total).
When was The Accusing Finger released?
The Accusing Finger was released on November 17, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Accusing Finger?
The main cast of The Accusing Finger includes Paul Kelly, Marsha Hunt, Kent Taylor, Robert Cummings, Harry Carey.