Moonrise

(1948)Directed by Frank Borzage90 minDrama
HER ARMS...HER LOVE...HIS ONLY ESCAPE FROM A HERITAGE OF HATE!

Stigmatized from infancy by the fate of his criminal father, a man is bruised and bullied until one night, in a fit of rage, he kills his most persistent tormentor. As the police close in around him, he makes a desperate bid for the love of the dead man’s fiancée, a schoolteacher who sees the wounded soul behind his aggression.

Dane Clarkas Danny Hawkins
Gail Russellas Gilly Johnson
Ethel Barrymoreas Grandma
Allyn Joslynas Clem Otis
Rex Ingramas Mose
Harry Morganas Billy Scripture
David Streetas Ken Williams
Selena Royleas Aunt Jessie
Harry Carey, Jr.as Jimmy Biff
Irving Baconas Judd Jenkins
Lloyd Bridgesas Jerry Sykes
Houseley Stevensonas Uncle Joe Jingle
Phil Brownas Elmer - Soda Jerk
Harry Cheshireas J.B. Sykes
Lila Leedsas Julie
VMVirginia Mullenas Miss Simpkins
Oliver Blakeas Ed Conlon
Tom Faddenas Homer Blackstone
Charles Laneas Mr. Chandler
Clem Bevansas Coroner
George Backus