The Bridge of Sighs (1936)
Assistant District Attorney Jeffery Powell has just sent an innocent man to prison for the murder of a gambler. Powell is in love with, Marion Courtney, but he's unaware that Marion is the sister of the innocent man he sent to prison. Marion gets herself committed to a women's prison to get proof from inmate, Evelyn 'Duchess' Thane, that her brother is innocent. Powell learns of Marion's plight and believes she's in love with the man he sent to prison.
Director: Phil Rosen
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Runtime: 66 min
Release Date: February 14, 1936
Cast
- Onslow Stevens - Jeffrey 'Jeff' Powell
- Dorothy Tree - Marion Courtney, aka Mary Court
- Jack La Rue - Packy Lacy
- Mary Doran - Evelyn 'Duchess' Thane
- Walter Byron - Arny Norman
- Oscar Apfel - Judge 'Teddy' Blaisdell
- Maidel Turner - Mrs. Blaisdell
- John Kelly - Tommy, the Taxi Driver-Thug
- Paul Fix - Harrison Courtney, Jr. aka Harry West
- Robert Homans - Homicide Capt. P.G. Otheron
Screenplay
- Arthur T. Horman (Screenplay)
Cinematography: M.A. Andersen
Editing: Ernest J. Nims
Production: Invincible Pictures Corp.
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
wrongly punished
More Films by Director: Phil Rosen
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Bridge of Sighs about?
- Assistant District Attorney Jeffery Powell has just sent an innocent man to prison for the murder of a gambler. Powell is in love with, Marion Courtney, but he's unaware that Marion is the sister of the innocent man he sent to prison. Marion gets herself committed to a women's prison to get proof from inmate, Evelyn 'Duchess' Thane, that her brother is innocent. Powell learns of Marion's plight and believes she's in love with the man he sent to prison.
- Who directed The Bridge of Sighs?
- The Bridge of Sighs was directed by Phil Rosen.
- Who stars in The Bridge of Sighs?
- The Bridge of Sighs stars Onslow Stevens, Dorothy Tree, Jack La Rue, Mary Doran, Walter Byron, Oscar Apfel.
- How long is The Bridge of Sighs?
- The Bridge of Sighs has a runtime of 1h 6m (66 minutes).
- What genre is The Bridge of Sighs?
- The Bridge of Sighs is a Drama, Thriller, Crime film.
- Where was The Bridge of Sighs produced?
- The Bridge of Sighs was produced in United States of America.