20 Apr 2010
Peacock
A minor train accident in rural Nebraska gradually unveils a mystery involving the town's reclusive bank clerk.
Once a Sinner
Impoverished British bank clerk John Ross is hopelessly in love with drop-dead gorgeous Irene James. Ross will do anything to win Irene's affections - including embezzlement. She ends up marrying him, but she can't give up her true love, slimy counterfeiter Jimmy Smart...
Top Billed Cast
Pat Kirkwood Irene James (as Patricia Kirkwood)
Jack Watling John Ross
Joy Shelton Vera Lamb
Sydney Tafler Jimmy Smart
Thora Hird Mrs. James
Humphrey Lestocq Lewis Canfield
Gordon McLeod Mr. Ross
Edith Sharpe Mrs. Ross
Harry Fowler Bill James
Danny Green Ticker James
Stuart Lindsell Inspector Rance
Olive Sloane Lil
George Street Bridges
Rose Howlett Mrs. Lamb
Charles Paton Mr. Lamb
Stuart Latham Charlie
Cameron Hall Mr. Barker
Norman Williams Barman
Nora Gordon Mrs. Barker (uncredited)
Ann Sullivan Bus Conductress (uncredited)
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