The Burning Cross (1947)

"A Daring Expose of the K.K.K."Movie
Audience Score
50
The Burning Cross
StarringHenry H. Daniels Jr.Virginia PattonDick Rich
DirectorWalter Colmes
NR 1 hr 17 minSep 1st, 1947Crime
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Plot
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:September 1st, 1947
Movie Budget:$150
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Somerset Pictures Corp.
murderracismsocial commentaryprejudiceku klux klanintimidation