The Accusing Finger Explained

The Accusing Finger
Director:James P. Hogan
Producer:A.M. Botsford
Screenplay:Madeleine Ruthven
Brian Marlow
John Bright
Robert Tasker
Starring:Paul Kelly
Marsha Hunt
Kent Taylor
Robert Cummings
Harry Carey
Bernadene Hayes
Joe Sawyer
Cinematography:Henry Sharp
Editing:Chandler House
Studio:Paramount Pictures
Distributor:Paramount Pictures
Runtime:61 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

The Accusing Finger is a 1936 American drama film directed by James P. Hogan and written by Madeleine Ruthven, Brian Marlow, John Bright and Robert Tasker. The film stars Paul Kelly, Marsha Hunt, Kent Taylor, Robert Cummings, Harry Carey, Bernadene Hayes and Joe Sawyer.[1] The film was released on October 23, 1936, by Paramount Pictures.[2] [3]

Plot

An attorney is proud of sending many people to jail, some of whom were innocent. His wife is killed, and due to circumstantial evidence, he is sent to jail and finds himself with many of the people he prosecuted.

Cast

Notes and References

  1. Filmink. Movie Star Cold Streaks: Robert Cummings. Stephen. Vagg. 29 October 2024. 29 October 2024.
  2. Web site: Movie Review - - THE SCREEN; ' The Accusing Finger' - NYTimes.com. nytimes.com. 6 March 2015.
  3. Web site: The Accusing Finger (1936) - Overview - TCM.com. Turner Classic Movies. 6 March 2015.