Today I Hang
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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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)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 9, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George M. Merrick, Oliver Drake
- Screenplay & Story
- Oliver Drake
- Original Title
- Today I Hang
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- PRC, M & A Alexander Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George M. Merrick, Oliver Drake
Oliver Drake
Department Leadership Roster
George M. Merrick
Director
Oliver Drake
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Today I Hang
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What is Today I Hang about?
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.
Who directed Today I Hang?
Today I Hang was directed by George M. Merrick, Oliver Drake.
Who stars in Today I Hang?
The principal cast of Today I Hang includes Walter Woolf King, Mona Barrie, William Farnum, Harry Woods, James Craven.
When was Today I Hang released and how long is it?
Today I Hang was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.