When the Clock Strikes

A condemned criminal's acquaintances gather at a remote lodge on the eve of his execution to search for hidden money.

Cast

James Brown

as Sam Morgan

Merry Anders

as Ellie

Henry Corden

as Cady

Roy Barcroft

as Sheriff Mitchell

Peggy Stewart

as Mrs. Pierce

Francis De Sales

as Warden

Jorge Moreno

as Martinez

Max Mellinger

as Postman

Eden Hartford

as Waitress

Jack Kenney

as Cafe Proprietor

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