The Bridge of Sighs
Synopsis
Assistant District Attorney Jeffery Powell has just sent an innocent man to prison for the murder of a gambler. Powell is in love with, Marion Courtney, but he's unaware that Marion is the sister of the innocent man he sent to prison. Marion gets herself committed to a women's prison to get proof from inmate, Evelyn 'Duchess' Thane, that her brother is innocent. Powell learns of Marion's plight and believes she's in love with the man he sent to prison.
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Onslow Stevens
Jeffrey 'Jeff' Powell
Dorothy Tree
Marion Courtney, aka Mary Court
Jack La Rue
Packy Lacy
Mary Doran
Evelyn 'Duchess' Thane
Walter Byron
Arny Norman
Oscar Apfel
Judge 'Teddy' Blaisdell
Maidel Turner
Mrs. Blaisdell
John Kelly
Tommy, the Taxi Driver-Thug
Paul Fix
Harrison Courtney, Jr. aka Harry West
Robert Homans
Homicide Capt. P.G. Otheron
Selmer Jackson
Defense Attorney Alan Adams
Bryant Washburn
Neselli
Kathryn Sheldon
Mabel the Maid
Lynton Brent
Detective (uncredited)
Al Bridge
Ballistics Expert (uncredited)
Don Brodie
Court Clerk (uncredited)
Horace B. Carpenter
Juror (uncredited)
Phyllis Crane
Peggy Watts (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 14, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Rosen
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur T. Horman
- Original Title
- The Bridge of Sighs
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Invincible Pictures Corp.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Rosen
Arthur T. Horman
M.A. Andersen
Ernest J. Nims
Maury M. Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Phil Rosen
Director
Arthur T. Horman
Screenplay
Maury M. Cohen
Producer
Ernest J. Nims
Editor
M.A. Andersen
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bridge of Sighs
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What is The Bridge of Sighs about?
Assistant District Attorney Jeffery Powell has just sent an innocent man to prison for the murder of a gambler. Powell is in love with, Marion Courtney, but he's unaware that Marion is the sister of the innocent man he sent to prison. Marion gets herself committed to a women's prison to get proof from inmate, Evelyn 'Duchess' Thane, that her brother is innocent. Powell learns of Marion's plight and believes she's in love with the man he sent to prison.
Who directed The Bridge of Sighs?
The Bridge of Sighs was directed by Phil Rosen.
Who stars in The Bridge of Sighs?
The principal cast of The Bridge of Sighs includes Onslow Stevens, Dorothy Tree, Jack La Rue, Mary Doran, Walter Byron.
When was The Bridge of Sighs released and how long is it?
The Bridge of Sighs was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bridge of Sighs?
The Bridge of Sighs holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).