The Burning Cross
“A Daring Expose of the K.K.K.”
Synopsis
Recently returned from WWII combat, unable to find a job, finding his sweetheart engaged to another man, and generally aware of the changes which have occurred in his hometown while he was away, a young man becomes easily talked into joining the Ku Klux Klan. Banned by the Virginia Board of Censors, and financed independently because no bank would loan money for it.
Top Cast
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Henry H. Daniels Jr.
Johnny Larimer
Virginia Patton
Doris Green
Dick Rich
Lud Harris
Betty Roadman
Agatha Larimer
Raymond Bond
Dad Larimer
Matt Willis
Mort Dauson
John Doucette
Toby Mason
Alexander Pope
Howard Gibbons
Joel Fluellen
Charlie West
John Fostini
Tony Areni
Walden Boyle
Investigator Walter Strickland
Richard Bailey
Eddie "Pel" Pelham
Jack Shutta
Police Lt. Ira Hill
Ross Elliott
The Combative Striker
Herb Vigran
Jim Todd
Madie Norman
Kitty West
Glen Allen
Bobby West
Tom Kennedy
Police Station Sergeant
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$150
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Colmes
- Screenplay & Story
- Aubrey Wisberg
- Original Score
- Ralph Stanley
- Original Title
- The Burning Cross
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Budget
- $150
- Production Studios
- Somerset Pictures Corp.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Colmes
Aubrey Wisberg, Selvyn Levinson
Ralph Stanley
Walter Strenge
Jason H. Bernie
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Stanley
Original Music Composer
Walter Strenge
Director of Photography
Walter Colmes
Director
Jason H. Bernie
Editor
Aubrey Wisberg
Screenplay
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 Burning Cross
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Burning Cross about?
Recently returned from WWII combat, unable to find a job, finding his sweetheart engaged to another man, and generally aware of the changes which have occurred in his hometown while he was away, a young man becomes easily talked into joining the Ku Klux Klan. Banned by the Virginia Board of Censors, and financed independently because no bank would loan money for it.
Who directed The Burning Cross?
The Burning Cross was directed by Walter Colmes.
Who stars in The Burning Cross?
The principal cast of The Burning Cross includes Henry H. Daniels Jr., Virginia Patton, Dick Rich, Betty Roadman, Raymond Bond.
When was The Burning Cross released and how long is it?
The Burning Cross was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for The Burning Cross?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Burning Cross was composed by Ralph Stanley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Burning Cross?
The Burning Cross holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).