Where to Watch Half a Sinner (1940) in the US

What it's about

Although young and beautiful, schoolteacher Anne Gladden fears a dull future. She finally decides to take a walk on the wild side, splurging on some fashionable new clothes and setting off to find adventure. Her new confidence inspires her to flirt with complete strangers. When a gangster pays unwanted attention to her, she ditches him and flees in his car, unaware that there's a corpse in the backseat. Determined to recover his stolen vehicle and its incriminating cargo the thug begins a desperate search. The oblivious Anne, comes to the aid of a handsome young man stranded alongside the road. Romance blooms, but after the shocking discovery of a body in the trunk, the duo decide they have to return the car. The bickering lovebirds head back to the city, trailed by both the angry gangster and the cops, who suspect the young couple of murder.

Cast and crew

Director

Al Christie

Writer

Frederick J. Jackson, Dalton Trumbo

Starring

Heather Angel, John 'Dusty' King, Constance Collier

Details

Release date

Apr 5, 1940

Language

English

Country

United States

Where to Watch Half a Sinner (1940) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Half a Sinner in the United States?

Half a Sinner is available free with a participating library card or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD). Rent the movie on Prime Video.

Can I stream Half a Sinner or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Rent the movie on Prime Video.

Can I watch Half a Sinner for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD).