The Bridge of Sighs_
Assistant District Attorney Jeffery Powell has just sent an innocent man to prison for the murder of a gambler. Powell is in love with, Marion Courtney, but he's unaware that Marion is the sister of the innocent man he sent to prison. Marion gets herself committed to a women's prison to get proof from inmate, Evelyn 'Duchess' Thane, that her brother is innocent. Powell learns of Marion's plight and believes she's in love with the man he sent to prison.
Starring
Onslow Stevens, Dorothy Tree, Jack La Rue
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Bridge of Sighs was released 90 years ago in 1936.
Overview
Assistant District Attorney Jeffery Powell has just sent an innocent man to prison for the murder of a gambler. Powell is in love with, Marion Courtney, but ...
The Bridge of Sighs is a Drama, Thriller, Crime film with a runtime of 1h 6m.
CAST (20)
Onslow Stevens
Jeffrey 'Jeff' Powell
Dorothy Tree
Marion Courtney, aka Mary Court
Jack La Rue
Packy Lacy
Mary Doran
Evelyn 'Duchess' Thane
Walter Byron
Arny Norman
Oscar Apfel
Judge 'Teddy' Blaisdell
Maidel Turner
Mrs. Blaisdell
John Kelly
Tommy, the Taxi Driver-Thug
Paul Fix
Harrison Courtney, Jr. aka Harry West
Robert Homans
Homicide Capt. P.G. Otheron
Selmer Jackson
Defense Attorney Alan Adams
Bryant Washburn
Neselli
Kathryn Sheldon
Mabel the Maid
Lynton Brent
Detective (uncredited)
Al Bridge
Ballistics Expert (uncredited)
Don Brodie
Court Clerk (uncredited)
Horace B. Carpenter
Juror (uncredited)
Phyllis Crane
Peggy Watts (uncredited)
Lester Dorr
Man in Crowd Outside the Thornton (uncredited)
Edward Hearn
Police Clerk (uncredited)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Bridge of Sighs about?
Assistant District Attorney Jeffery Powell has just sent an innocent man to prison for the murder of a gambler. Powell is in love with, Marion Courtney, but he's unaware that Marion is the sister of the innocent man he sent to prison. Marion gets herself committed to a women's prison to get proof from inmate, Evelyn 'Duchess' Thane, that her brother is innocent. Powell learns of Marion's plight and believes she's in love with the man he sent to prison.
How long is The Bridge of Sighs?
The Bridge of Sighs has a runtime of 66 minutes (1h 6m).
Who stars in The Bridge of Sighs?
The cast of The Bridge of Sighs includes Onslow Stevens, Dorothy Tree, Jack La Rue, Mary Doran, Walter Byron.
What is the rating of The Bridge of Sighs?
The Bridge of Sighs has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
Thriller
Crime