Strangler of the Swamp

"He was hanged for a crime he didn't commit, and now he's the..."

Jan 2 1946 Passed 0h 59m
Drama, Fantasy, Horror

A number of swamp land men have died by strangulation and the inhabitants believe that an innocent man they hanged is seeking revenge on all of the male descendants of those responsible for his death. Maria, granddaughter of the innocent ferryman, decides to operate the ferry service. Chris Sanders, a son of one of the men who did the hanging, and Maria fall in love. The "strangler" seizes Chris and Maria offers her life if Chris is spared.

Plot

A number of swamp land men have died by strangulation and the inhabitants believe that an innocent man they hanged is seeking revenge on all of the male descendants of those responsible for his death. Maria, granddaughter of the guilty ferryman, decides to operate the ferry service. Chris Sanders, a son of one of the men who did the hanging, and Maria fall in love. The "strangler" seizes Chris and Maria offers her life if Chris is spared.

Written by

Frank Wisbar, Leo J. McCarthy, Harold Erickson

Directed by

Frank Wisbar

Cast

Rosemary La Planche, Robert Barrat, Blake Edwards

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

PRC

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Featurettes
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Average Rating
6 out of 10
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