Half a Sinner (1940)
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.
Cast
- Heather Angel - Anne Gladden
- John 'Dusty' King - Larry Cameron
- Constance Collier - Mrs. Jefferson Breckenbridge
- Tom Dugan - Red Egan
- Robert Elliott - Officer Kelly
- Clem Bevans - Snuffy
- Henry Brandon - Handsome - Red's Sidekick
- Emma Dunn - Granny Gladden
- Walter Catlett - Station Attendant
- William B. Davidson - Slick
Screenplay
Keywords
gangster, stool pigeon
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 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.
- Who directed Half a Sinner?
- Half a Sinner was directed by Al Christie.
- Who stars in Half a Sinner?
- Half a Sinner stars Heather Angel, John 'Dusty' King, Constance Collier, Tom Dugan, Robert Elliott, Clem Bevans.
- How long is Half a Sinner?
- Half a Sinner has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is Half a Sinner?
- Half a Sinner is a Mystery, Adventure, Comedy film.
- Where was Half a Sinner produced?
- Half a Sinner was produced in United States of America.