
Film
Angel of Mercy
1939 · 10m · Drama · History
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- 6.5
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Overview
This MGM Passing Parade series short tells the story of Clara Barton, the founder of the Red Cross.
Cast

John Nesbitt
Narrator (voice)

Sara Haden
Clara Barton (uncredited)

Oscar Apfel
Red Cross Representative (uncredited)

William Bailey
Recruiting Sergeant (uncredited)

Barbara Bedford
Wife (uncredited)
Cliff Danielson
Minor Role (uncredited)

Claire McDowell
Mother (uncredited)

Barry Norton
President Garfield's Secretary (uncredited)

Ann Rutherford
Sister of Dead Soldier (uncredited)

Emmett Vogan
James A. Garfield (uncredited)
Crew
- Edward L. CahnDirector
- Herman BoxerWriter
- Robert PittackDirector of Photography
- David SnellOriginal Music Composer
- Mildred RichEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- May 20, 1939
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Rated
- NR
- Genres
- Drama, History
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