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The Accusing Finger (1936)

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.

  • Crime
  • Action
  • Romance
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Paul KellyPaul KellyDouglas Goodwin
  • Photo of Marsha HuntMarsha HuntClaire Patterson
  • Photo of Kent TaylorKent TaylorJerry Welch
  • Photo of Robert CummingsRobert CummingsJimmy Ellis
  • Photo of Harry CareyHarry CareySen. Nash
  • Photo of Bernadene HayesBernadene HayesMuriel Goodwin
  • Photo of Hilda VaughnHilda VaughnMuriel's Maid
  • Photo of Thomas E. JacksonThomas E. JacksonLead Investigator Logan
  • Photo of DeWitt JenningsDeWitt JenningsPrison Warden
  • Photo of Fred KohlerFred KohlerCurly-haired Convict

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