Half a Sinner
Synopsis
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.
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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
Fern Emmett
Margaret Reed
Sonny Bupp
Willy
Wilbur Mack
Mason
Joe Devlin
Steve
Wilson Benge
Waiter
Richard Cramer
Mugg
Floyd Criswell
Jeanne Criswell
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 5, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Al Christie
- Screenplay & Story
- Frederick J. Jackson, Dalton Trumbo
- Original Title
- Half a Sinner
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Arcadia Pictures Corp., Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Al Christie
Frederick J. Jackson, Dalton Trumbo
Charles Van Enger
Barney Rogan
Department Leadership Roster
Al Christie
Director
Frederick J. Jackson
Writer
Barney Rogan
Editor
Charles Van Enger
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 Half a Sinner
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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?
The principal cast of Half a Sinner includes Heather Angel, John 'Dusty' King, Constance Collier, Tom Dugan, Robert Elliott.
When was Half a Sinner released and how long is it?
Half a Sinner was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Half a Sinner?
Half a Sinner holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).