The Sickle or the Cross (1949)
Reverend John Burnside, American missionary in the Far East, prepares to return home after twenty years to take up the fight against Communism. The Reds imprison him and send in his place a spy who is his double, but who is instructed to come out for Communism. The spy is accepted in Burnside's home town, and he reports to local Communist headquarters, where James John, prominent local businessman but in reality a Red agent, has instructions to assist him in all details of his mission. He does a series of personal appearances and radio interviews and talk shows, using an anti-Communist approach.
Director: Frank R. Strayer
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 74 min
Release Date: July 1, 1949
Cast
- Kent Taylor - Rev. John Burnside
- Gloria Holden - Louise Cannon
- Gene Lockhart - James John
- Emmett Vogan - Walter Deems
- David Bruce - George Hart
- Kathleen Lockhart - Martha Deems
- Margaret Kerry - Betty Deems
- Arthur Stone - Tommy Deems
- Dudley Dickerson - Horatio
- Adeline De Walt Reynolds - Mrs. Burnside
Screenplay
- Jesse Lasky Jr. (Screenplay)
Music: Alberto Colombo
Cinematography: Walter Strenge
Editing: S. Roy Luby
Production: Astor Pictures Corp.
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Frank R. Strayer
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Sickle or the Cross about?
- Reverend John Burnside, American missionary in the Far East, prepares to return home after twenty years to take up the fight against Communism. The Reds imprison him and send in his place a spy who is his double, but who is instructed to come out for Communism. The spy is accepted in Burnside's home town, and he reports to local Communist headquarters, where James John, prominent local businessman but in reality a Red agent, has instructions to assist him in all details of his mission. He does a series of personal appearances and radio interviews and talk shows, using an anti-Communist approach.
- Who directed The Sickle or the Cross?
- The Sickle or the Cross was directed by Frank R. Strayer.
- Who stars in The Sickle or the Cross?
- The Sickle or the Cross stars Kent Taylor, Gloria Holden, Gene Lockhart, Emmett Vogan, David Bruce, Kathleen Lockhart.
- How long is The Sickle or the Cross?
- The Sickle or the Cross has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
- What genre is The Sickle or the Cross?
- The Sickle or the Cross is a Drama, War film.
- Where was The Sickle or the Cross produced?
- The Sickle or the Cross was produced in United States of America.