An Act of Murder

An Act of Murder

An Act of Murder

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An Act of Murder

"Mercy or Murder? Can you condemn this man?"

1948

1h 31m

6.7(22 votes)

Crime

Drama

Overview

A man kills his terminally ill wife to prevent her further suffering.

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Production Companies

Universal International Pictures

Cast & Crew

9 members

Acting

Fredric March

Judge Calvin Cooke

Fredric March

Acting

Edmond O'Brien

David Douglas

Edmond O'Brien

Acting

Florence Eldridge

Catherine Cooke

Florence Eldridge

Acting

Geraldine Brooks

Ellie Cooke

Geraldine Brooks

Acting

Stanley Ridges

Doctor Walter Morrison

Stanley Ridges

Acting

John McIntire

Judge Ogden

John McIntire

Acting

Will Wright

Judge Jim Wilder

Will Wright

Acting

Virginia Brissac

Mrs. Russell

Virginia Brissac

Acting

Clarence Muse

Mr. Pope

Clarence Muse

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