Poster of The Accusing Finger

The Accusing Finger

Plot: 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
Release Date: Tuesday, November 17 1936
88 years ago
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Portrait of Paul KellyPaul KellyPaul Kelly was 37 in The Accusing Finger as 'Douglas Goodwin'.
Birthday: Tue, Aug 08 1899 –
Tue, Nov 06 1956
Portrait of Marsha HuntMarsha HuntMarsha Hunt was 19 in The Accusing Finger as 'Claire Patterson'.
Birthday: Wed, Oct 17 1917 –
Wed, Sep 07 2022
Portrait of Kent TaylorKent TaylorKent Taylor was 29 in The Accusing Finger as 'Jerry Welch'.
Birthday: Sat, May 11 1907 –
Sat, Apr 11 1987
Portrait of Robert CummingsRobert CummingsRobert Cummings was 26 in The Accusing Finger as 'Jimmy Ellis'.
Birthday: Thu, Jun 09 1910 –
Sun, Dec 02 1990
Portrait of Harry CareyHarry CareyHarry Carey was 58 in The Accusing Finger as 'Sen. Nash'.
Birthday: Wed, Jan 16 1878 –
Sun, Sep 21 1947
Portrait of Bernadene HayesBernadene HayesBernadene Hayes was 24 in The Accusing Finger as 'Muriel Goodwin'.
Birthday: Fri, Mar 15 1912 –
Sat, Aug 29 1987
Portrait of Hilda VaughnHilda VaughnHilda Vaughn was 37 in The Accusing Finger as 'Muriel's Maid'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 26 1898 –
Sat, Dec 28 1957
Portrait of Thomas E. JacksonThomas E. JacksonThomas E. Jackson was 50 in The Accusing Finger as 'Lead Investigator Logan'.
Birthday: Fri, Jul 02 1886 –
Thu, Sep 07 1967
Portrait of DeWitt JenningsDeWitt JenningsDeWitt Jennings was 65 in The Accusing Finger as 'Prison Warden'.
Birthday: Wed, Jun 21 1871 –
Mon, Mar 01 1937
Portrait of Fred KohlerFred KohlerFred Kohler was 48 in The Accusing Finger as 'Curly-haired Convict'.
Birthday: Wed, Apr 18 1888 –
Fri, Oct 28 1938
Portrait of Ralf HaroldeRalf HaroldeRalf Harolde was 37 in The Accusing Finger as 'Lean, Angry Convict'.
Birthday: Tue, May 16 1899 –
Fri, Nov 01 1974
Portrait of Joe SawyerJoe SawyerJoe Sawyer was 30 in The Accusing Finger as 'Father Reed, chaplain'.
Birthday: Wed, Aug 29 1906 –
Wed, Apr 21 1982
Portrait of Paul FixPaul FixPaul Fix was 35 in The Accusing Finger as '"Twitchy" Burke, the killer thief'.
Birthday: Wed, Mar 13 1901 –
Fri, Oct 14 1983
Portrait of Jonathan HaleJonathan HaleJonathan Hale was 45 in The Accusing Finger as 'Special Prosecutor'.
Birthday: Fri, Mar 20 1891 –
Mon, Feb 28 1966
Portrait of Sam FlintSam FlintSam Flint was 54 in The Accusing Finger as 'District Attorney Benton'.
Birthday: Wed, Oct 18 1882 –
Fri, Oct 17 1980
Portrait of John CarrollJohn CarrollJohn Carroll was 30 in The Accusing Finger as 'Dominic Petrelli, convict'.
Birthday: Tue, Jul 17 1906 –
Tue, Apr 24 1979
Portrait of Sammee TongSammee TongSammee Tong was 35 in The Accusing Finger as 'Chinese-American Convict'.
Birthday: Sun, Apr 21 1901 –
Tue, Oct 27 1964
Portrait of Russell HicksRussell HicksRussell Hicks was 41 in The Accusing Finger as 'Vociferous Pro-Capital Punishment Senator'.
Birthday: Mon, Jun 03 1895 –
Sat, Jun 01 1957
Portrait of Frederick BurtonFrederick BurtonFrederick Burton was 65 in The Accusing Finger as 'The Governor'.
Birthday: Fri, Oct 20 1871 –
Wed, Oct 23 1957
Portrait of Rollo LloydRollo LloydRollo Lloyd was 53 in The Accusing Finger as 'Dr. Simms'.
Birthday: Thu, Mar 22 1883 –
Sun, Jul 24 1938
Portrait of Glenn BeltGlenn BeltGlenn Belt was >> in The Accusing Finger as 'Detective Billings'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hooper AtchleyHooper AtchleyHooper Atchley was 49 in The Accusing Finger as 'Senator'.
Birthday: Fri, Apr 29 1887 –
Wed, Nov 17 1943
Portrait of Harry A. BaileyHarry A. BaileyHarry A. Bailey was >> in The Accusing Finger as 'Senator'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William BaileyWilliam BaileyWilliam Bailey was 50 in The Accusing Finger as 'Reporter in Senate Chamber'.
Birthday: Sat, Sep 25 1886 –
Thu, Nov 08 1962
Portrait of William HopperWilliam HopperWilliam Hopper was 21 in The Accusing Finger as 'Reporter'.
Birthday: Tue, Jan 26 1915 –
Fri, Mar 06 1970
Portrait of Irene BennettIrene BennettIrene Bennett was >> in The Accusing Finger
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ellen DrewEllen DrewEllen Drew was 20 in The Accusing Finger as 'Wife'.
Birthday: Tue, Nov 23 1915 –
Wed, Dec 03 2003
Portrait of Ward BondWard BondWard Bond was 33 in The Accusing Finger as 'Recreation Room Guard'.
Birthday: Thu, Apr 09 1903 –
Sat, Nov 05 1960
Portrait of Harry C. BradleyHarry C. BradleyHarry C. Bradley was 67 in The Accusing Finger as 'Senator'.
Birthday: Thu, Apr 15 1869 –
Sat, Oct 18 1947
Portrait of James P. BurtisJames P. BurtisJames P. Burtis was 43 in The Accusing Finger as 'Waiter'.
Birthday: Thu, May 11 1893 –
Mon, Jul 24 1939
Portrait of Mae BuschMae BuschMae Busch was 45 in The Accusing Finger as 'Younger Woman on Bus'.
Birthday: Wed, Jun 17 1891 –
Fri, Apr 19 1946
Portrait of George ChandlerGeorge ChandlerGeorge Chandler was 38 in The Accusing Finger as 'Reporter'.
Birthday: Thu, Jun 30 1898 –
Mon, Jun 10 1985
Portrait of Ethel ClaytonEthel ClaytonEthel Clayton was 54 in The Accusing Finger
Birthday: Wed, Nov 08 1882 –
Mon, Jun 06 1966
Portrait of Jimmy ConlinJimmy ConlinJimmy Conlin was 52 in The Accusing Finger as '(scene deleted)'.
Birthday: Mon, Oct 13 1884 –
Mon, May 07 1962
Portrait of Eddie DunnEddie DunnEddie Dunn was 40 in The Accusing Finger as 'Sergeant at Arms'.
Birthday: Sun, Mar 29 1896 –
Sat, May 05 1951
Portrait of Matty FainMatty FainMatty Fain was 31 in The Accusing Finger as 'Condemned Man'.
Birthday: Sun, Jun 25 1905 –
Fri, Oct 08 1971
Portrait of Kenneth HarlanKenneth HarlanKenneth Harlan was 41 in The Accusing Finger as 'Police Surgeon'.
Birthday: Fri, Jul 26 1895 –
Mon, Mar 06 1967
Portrait of Harry HaydenHarry HaydenHarry Hayden was 54 in The Accusing Finger as 'Clerical Employee'.
Birthday: Tue, Nov 07 1882 –
Sun, Jul 24 1955
Portrait of Edward HearnEdward HearnEdward Hearn was 48 in The Accusing Finger as 'Bailiff'.
Birthday: Thu, Sep 06 1888 –
Mon, Apr 15 1963
Portrait of Oscar 'Dutch' HendrianOscar 'Dutch' HendrianOscar 'Dutch' Hendrian was 40 in The Accusing Finger as 'Convict'.
Birthday: Sat, Jan 18 1896 –
Sun, Dec 13 1953
Portrait of Ben Hendricks Jr.Ben Hendricks Jr.Ben Hendricks Jr. was 43 in The Accusing Finger as 'Convict'.
Birthday: Thu, Nov 02 1893 –
Mon, Aug 15 1938
Portrait of Al HillAl HillAl Hill was 44 in The Accusing Finger as 'Reporter'.
Birthday: Wed, Jul 13 1892 –
Wed, Jul 14 1954
Portrait of Fay HoldenFay HoldenFay Holden was 43 in The Accusing Finger as 'Twitchy's Landlady'.
Birthday: Tue, Sep 26 1893 –
Sat, Jun 23 1973
Portrait of Arthur Stuart HullArthur Stuart HullArthur Stuart Hull was 58 in The Accusing Finger as 'Senator'.
Birthday: Wed, May 08 1878 –
Wed, Feb 28 1951
Portrait of George IrvingGeorge IrvingGeorge Irving was 62 in The Accusing Finger as 'Judge's Voice'.
Birthday: Mon, Oct 05 1874 –
Mon, Sep 11 1961
Portrait of Selmer JacksonSelmer JacksonSelmer Jackson was 48 in The Accusing Finger as 'Medical Examiner'.
Birthday: Sun, May 06 1888 –
Tue, Mar 30 1971
Portrait of Marten LamontMarten LamontMarten Lamont was 25 in The Accusing Finger as 'Convict'.
Birthday: Thu, Mar 16 1911
Portrait of Priscilla LawsonPriscilla LawsonPriscilla Lawson was 22 in The Accusing Finger as 'Hat Check Girl'.
Birthday: Sun, Mar 08 1914 –
Wed, Aug 27 1958
Portrait of Ralph LewisRalph LewisRalph Lewis was 64 in The Accusing Finger as 'Senator'.
Birthday: Mon, Oct 07 1872 –
Sat, Dec 04 1937
Portrait of Arthur LoftArthur LoftArthur Loft was 39 in The Accusing Finger as 'Convict'.
Birthday: Mon, May 24 1897 –
Wed, Jan 01 1947
Portrait of Walter LongWalter LongWalter Long was 57 in The Accusing Finger as 'Convict'.
Birthday: Tue, Mar 04 1879 –
Fri, Jul 04 1952
Portrait of Frank Losee Jr.Frank Losee Jr.Frank Losee Jr. was 26 in The Accusing Finger as 'Reporter'.
Birthday: Mon, Jan 17 1910 –
Sun, Jan 07 1990
Portrait of Nick LukatsNick LukatsNick Lukats was >> in The Accusing Finger as 'Reporter'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frank MarloweFrank MarloweFrank Marlowe was 32 in The Accusing Finger as 'Convict'.
Birthday: Wed, Jan 20 1904 –
Mon, Mar 30 1964
Portrait of Louis MasonLouis MasonLouis Mason was 48 in The Accusing Finger as 'Higgins'.
Birthday: Fri, Jun 01 1888 –
Thu, Nov 12 1959
Portrait of Frank MayoFrank MayoFrank Mayo was 47 in The Accusing Finger as 'Copy Desk Editor'.
Birthday: Thu, Jun 27 1889 –
Tue, Jul 09 1963
Portrait of Philo McCulloughPhilo McCulloughPhilo McCullough was 43 in The Accusing Finger as 'Reporter in Senate Chamber'.
Birthday: Thu, Jun 15 1893 –
Fri, Jun 05 1981
Portrait of J.P. McGowanJ.P. McGowanJ.P. McGowan was 56 in The Accusing Finger as 'Inner Guard'.
Birthday: Mon, Feb 23 1880 –
Wed, Mar 26 1952
Portrait of Walter McGrailWalter McGrailWalter McGrail was 48 in The Accusing Finger as 'Guard'.
Birthday: Thu, Oct 18 1888 –
Thu, Mar 19 1970
Portrait of Kitty McHughKitty McHughKitty McHugh was 34 in The Accusing Finger as '(scene deleted)'.
Birthday: Fri, Oct 03 1902 –
Fri, Sep 03 1954
Portrait of Robert McKenzieRobert McKenzieRobert McKenzie was 56 in The Accusing Finger as 'Dialogue Restaurant Patron'.
Birthday: Wed, Sep 22 1880 –
Fri, Jul 08 1949
Portrait of Frank McLureFrank McLureFrank McLure was 43 in The Accusing Finger as 'Restaurant Patron'.
Birthday: Fri, Jul 14 1893 –
Sun, Oct 23 1960
Portrait of Charles McMurphyCharles McMurphyCharles McMurphy was 44 in The Accusing Finger as 'Guard'.
Birthday: Sun, Jul 31 1892 –
Fri, Oct 24 1969
Portrait of Torben MeyerTorben MeyerTorben Meyer was 51 in The Accusing Finger as 'Proprietor'.
Birthday: Sun, Nov 30 1884 –
Thu, May 22 1975
Portrait of Ivan MillerIvan MillerIvan Miller was 48 in The Accusing Finger as 'Chairman of the Senate'.
Birthday: Tue, Nov 13 1888 –
Wed, Sep 27 1967
Portrait of Bruce MitchellBruce MitchellBruce Mitchell was 56 in The Accusing Finger as 'Guard in Police Shower'.
Birthday: Mon, Nov 15 1880 –
Fri, Sep 26 1952
Portrait of Charles R. MooreCharles R. MooreCharles R. Moore was 43 in The Accusing Finger as 'Black Prisoner'.
Birthday: Sun, Apr 23 1893 –
Sun, Jul 20 1947
Portrait of James C. MortonJames C. MortonJames C. Morton was 52 in The Accusing Finger as '(scene deleted)'.
Birthday: Sun, Aug 24 1884 –
Sat, Oct 24 1942
Portrait of Paul NewlanPaul NewlanPaul Newlan was 33 in The Accusing Finger as 'Prisoner'.
Birthday: Mon, Jun 29 1903 –
Fri, Nov 23 1973
Portrait of Frank O'ConnorFrank O'ConnorFrank O'Connor was 55 in The Accusing Finger as 'Deputy'.
Birthday: Mon, Apr 11 1881 –
Sun, Nov 22 1959
Portrait of Dennis O'KeefeDennis O'KeefeDennis O'Keefe was 28 in The Accusing Finger as 'Reporter'.
Birthday: Sun, Mar 29 1908 –
Sat, Aug 31 1968
Portrait of Jack PerrinJack PerrinJack Perrin was 40 in The Accusing Finger as 'Guard'.
Birthday: Fri, Jul 24 1896 –
Sun, Dec 17 1967
Portrait of Bob PerryBob PerryBob Perry was 57 in The Accusing Finger as 'Escort Guard'.
Birthday: Thu, Dec 26 1878 –
Mon, Jan 08 1962
Portrait of Lee PhelpsLee PhelpsLee Phelps was 43 in The Accusing Finger as 'Riley'.
Birthday: Sun, May 14 1893 –
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Portrait of Alexander PollardAlexander PollardAlexander Pollard was >> in The Accusing Finger as 'Headwaiter (extra)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jack RaymondJack RaymondJack Raymond was 34 in The Accusing Finger as 'Prisoner'.
Birthday: Sat, Dec 14 1901 –
Wed, Dec 05 1951
Portrait of Ronald R. RondellRonald R. RondellRonald R. Rondell was 33 in The Accusing Finger as 'Restaurant Patron'.
Birthday: Mon, Sep 21 1903 –
Fri, May 14 1999
Portrait of Churchill RossChurchill RossChurchill Ross was 35 in The Accusing Finger as 'Ballistic Expert'.
Birthday: Tue, Jan 29 1901 –
Wed, May 23 1962
Portrait of Frank RowanFrank RowanFrank Rowan was >> in The Accusing Finger as 'Reporter'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rolfe SedanRolfe SedanRolfe Sedan was 40 in The Accusing Finger as 'First Waiter'.
Birthday: Mon, Jan 20 1896 –
Wed, Sep 15 1982
Portrait of Phillips SmalleyPhillips SmalleyPhillips Smalley was 61 in The Accusing Finger as 'Senator'.
Birthday: Fri, Aug 06 1875 –
Tue, May 02 1939
Portrait of Edwin StanleyEdwin StanleyEdwin Stanley was 55 in The Accusing Finger as 'Fingerprint Expert'.
Birthday: Mon, Nov 22 1880 –
Mon, Dec 25 1944
Portrait of Larry SteersLarry SteersLarry Steers was 48 in The Accusing Finger as 'Senator'.
Birthday: Tue, Feb 14 1888 –
Thu, Feb 15 1951
Portrait of Milburn StoneMilburn StoneMilburn Stone was 32 in The Accusing Finger as 'Convict'.
Birthday: Tue, Jul 05 1904 –
Thu, Jun 12 1980
Portrait of Harry TylerHarry TylerHarry Tyler was 48 in The Accusing Finger as 'Man on Bus'.
Birthday: Wed, Jun 13 1888 –
Fri, Sep 15 1961
Portrait of Arthur Van SlykeArthur Van SlykeArthur Van Slyke was >> in The Accusing Finger as 'Senator'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Suzanne WillaSuzanne WillaSuzanne Willa was >> in The Accusing Finger as 'Older Woman on Bus'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gloria WilliamsGloria WilliamsGloria Williams was >> in The Accusing Finger as 'Passenger'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William WorthingtonWilliam WorthingtonWilliam Worthington was 64 in The Accusing Finger as 'Senator'.
Birthday: Mon, Apr 08 1872 –
Wed, Apr 09 1941

Crew

Portrait of James P. HoganJames P. HoganJames P. Hogan was 46 in The Accusing Finger as 'Director'
Birthday: Sun, Sep 21 1890 –
Thu, Nov 04 1943
Portrait of Henry SharpHenry SharpHenry Sharp was 44 in The Accusing Finger as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Fri, May 13 1892 –
Sat, Aug 06 1966
Portrait of Brian MarlowBrian MarlowBrian Marlow was >> in The Accusing Finger as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John BrightJohn BrightJohn Bright was 28 in The Accusing Finger as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Wed, Jan 01 1908 –
Thu, Sep 14 1989
Portrait of Madeleine RuthvenMadeleine RuthvenMadeleine Ruthven was >> in The Accusing Finger as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert TaskerRobert TaskerRobert Tasker was >> in The Accusing Finger as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of A.M. BotsfordA.M. BotsfordA.M. Botsford was >> in The Accusing Finger as 'Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William LeBaronWilliam LeBaronWilliam LeBaron was 53 in The Accusing Finger as 'Executive Producer'
Birthday: Fri, Feb 16 1883 –
Sun, Feb 09 1958
Portrait of Daniel KeefeDaniel KeefeDaniel Keefe was >> in The Accusing Finger as 'Associate Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Chandler HouseChandler HouseChandler House was 32 in The Accusing Finger as 'Editor'
Birthday: Tue, Jan 26 1904 –
Wed, Mar 17 1982
Portrait of Hans DreierHans DreierHans Dreier was 51 in The Accusing Finger as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Fri, Aug 21 1885 –
Mon, Oct 24 1966
Portrait of Hans RadonHans RadonHans Radon was >> in The Accusing Finger as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday