
Angel of Mercy
Drama · History
Overview
This MGM Passing Parade series short tells the story of Clara Barton, the founder of the Red Cross.
Top Cast


John Nesbitt
John Nesbitt
Narrator (voice)
John Nesbitt
Narrator (voice)


Sara Haden
Sara Haden
Clara Barton (uncredited)
Sara Haden
Clara Barton (uncredited)


Oscar Apfel
Oscar Apfel
Red Cross Representative (uncredited)
Oscar Apfel
Red Cross Representative (uncredited)


William Bailey
William Bailey
Recruiting Sergeant (uncredited)
William Bailey
Recruiting Sergeant (uncredited)


Barbara Bedford
Barbara Bedford
Wife (uncredited)
Barbara Bedford
Wife (uncredited)
Cliff Danielson
Cliff Danielson
Minor Role (uncredited)
Cliff Danielson
Minor Role (uncredited)


Claire McDowell
Claire McDowell
Mother (uncredited)
Claire McDowell
Mother (uncredited)


Barry Norton
Barry Norton
President Garfield's Secretary (uncredited)
Barry Norton
President Garfield's Secretary (uncredited)


Ann Rutherford
Ann Rutherford
Sister of Dead Soldier (uncredited)
Ann Rutherford
Sister of Dead Soldier (uncredited)


Emmett Vogan
Emmett Vogan
James A. Garfield (uncredited)
Emmett Vogan
James A. Garfield (uncredited)
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