Col. Edward W. Hall, Sr. — The Rack Character Profile

About Col. Edward W. Hall, Sr.

Hall's father and a retired colonel. Initially unaware of his son's impending court-martial, he harshly questions Hall's actions and refuses to attend the trial. He eventually attends, is devastated by Hall's testimony, and ultimately forgives him.

Character Facts

Played by

Walter Pidgeon

Appears in

The Rack (1956)

Role

Supporting

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