Today I Hang

Today I Hang (1942) is a mystery, crime film directed by Oliver Drake, George M. Merrick rated 5.7/10.

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.

Cast

Walter Woolf King

Jim O'Brien

Mona Barrie

Martha Courtney

William Farnum

Warden Burke

Harry Woods

Henry Courtney

James Craven

Joseph Rand

Michael Raffetto

Roger Lanning

Sam Bernard

Slick Pheeney

Robert Fiske

Det. Johnson

Paul Scardon

Peter Hobbs

Donald Curtis

Ticket Agent (uncredited)

Charles McMurphy

Policeman (uncredited)

Robert Walker

Prison Guard (uncredited)