Angel of Mercy

NR
0h 10m
1939
6 /10 (1)

Overview

This MGM Passing Parade series short tells the story of Clara Barton, the founder of the Red Cross.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1939-05-20

Top Billed 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)

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