Angel of Mercy

May 20, 1939

0h 10m

★ 6.0

Overview

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

Genres

Drama

History

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Angel of Mercy Trailers

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Cast

Narrator (voice)

John Nesbitt

Clara Barton (uncredited)

Sara Haden

Red Cross Representative (uncredited)

Oscar Apfel

Recruiting Sergeant (uncredited)

William Bailey

Wife (uncredited)

Barbara Bedford

Minor Role (uncredited)

Cliff Danielson

Mother (uncredited)

Claire McDowell

President Garfield's Secretary (uncredited)

Barry Norton

Sister of Dead Soldier (uncredited)

Ann Rutherford

James A. Garfield (uncredited)

Emmett Vogan

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