Today I Hang
Originally released in 1942. Today I Hang is a mystery/crime film. directed by George M. Merrick. At just 63 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Walter Woolf King, Mona Barrie, and William Farnum
Synopsis
Henry Courtney, a wealthy importer is found murdered and the famous DeNormand necklace has been stolen. The false testimony of two witnesses, Rand and Hobbs, puts Jim O'Brien in the shadow of the hangman's noose. Martha Courtney, widow of the murdered man and Jim's former sweetheart is convinced he isn't guilty, and promises crooked lawyer Roger Lanning the necklace - which Jim doesn't have - if he can arrange for Jim's escape. Rand and Lanning killed Courtney, but Lanning doesn't know that Rand has the necklace.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 9, 1942
84 years ago
Runtime
1h 3m
63 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Walter Woolf King
as Jim O'Brien
Mona Barrie
as Martha Courtney
William Farnum
as Warden Burke
Harry Woods
as Henry Courtney
James Craven
as Joseph Rand
Michael Raffetto
as Roger Lanning
Sam Bernard
as Slick Pheeney
Robert Fiske
as Det. Johnson
Paul Scardon
as Peter Hobbs
Donald Curtis
as Ticket Agent (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- PRC
- M & A Alexander Productions Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Today I Hang about?
Henry Courtney, a wealthy importer is found murdered and the famous DeNormand necklace has been stolen. The false testimony of two witnesses, Rand and Hobbs, puts Jim O'Brien in the shadow of the h...
Who directed Today I Hang?
Today I Hang was directed by George M. Merrick.
How long is Today I Hang?
Today I Hang has a runtime of 1 hours and 3 minutes (63 minutes total).
When was Today I Hang released?
Today I Hang was released on January 9, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Today I Hang?
The main cast of Today I Hang includes Walter Woolf King, Mona Barrie, William Farnum, Harry Woods, James Craven.