Half a Sinner
Originally released in 1940. Half a Sinner is a mystery/adventure film. directed by Al Christie. At just 59 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Heather Angel, John 'Dusty' King, and Constance Collier
Synopsis
Although young and beautiful, schoolteacher Anne Gladden fears a dull future. She finally decides to take a walk on the wild side, splurging on some fashionable new clothes and setting off to find adventure. Her new confidence inspires her to flirt with complete strangers. When a gangster pays unwanted attention to her, she ditches him and flees in his car, unaware that there's a corpse in the trunk. Determined to recover his stolen vehicle and its incriminating cargo the thug begins a desperate search. The oblivious Anne, comes to the aid of a handsome young man stranded alongside the road. Romance blooms, but after the shocking discovery of a body in the trunk, the duo decide they have to return the car. The bickering lovebirds head back to the city, trailed by both the angry gangster and the cops, who suspect the young couple of murder.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 5, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
0h 59m
59 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Heather Angel
as Anne Gladden
John 'Dusty' King
as Larry Cameron
Constance Collier
as Mrs. Jefferson Breckenbridge
Tom Dugan
as Red Egan
Robert Elliott
as Officer Kelly
Clem Bevans
as Snuffy
Henry Brandon
as Handsome - Red's Sidekick
Emma Dunn
as Granny Gladden
Walter Catlett
as Station Attendant
William B. Davidson
as Slick
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Arcadia Pictures Corp.
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Half a Sinner about?
Although young and beautiful, schoolteacher Anne Gladden fears a dull future. She finally decides to take a walk on the wild side, splurging on some fashionable new clothes and setting off to find ...
Who directed Half a Sinner?
Half a Sinner was directed by Al Christie.
How long is Half a Sinner?
Half a Sinner has a runtime of 0 hours and 59 minutes (59 minutes total).
When was Half a Sinner released?
Half a Sinner was released on April 5, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Half a Sinner?
The main cast of Half a Sinner includes Heather Angel, John 'Dusty' King, Constance Collier, Tom Dugan, Robert Elliott.