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"Another thrilling CRIME DOES NOT PAY Subject"

1939

0h 21m

7.0(3 votes)

Crime

Overview

A temporary laborer who helps bring down a mob-sponsored employment racket

Links & Resources

Social & External

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Cast & Crew

6 members

Acting

Tom Neal

Joe Daniels

Tom Neal

Acting

Jo Ann Sayers

Mary Daniels

Jo Ann Sayers

Acting

Clem Bevans

H.L. (Pop) Daniels

Clem Bevans

Acting

Edward Pawley

Harry

Edward Pawley

Acting

Truman Bradley

Labor Commissioner's Representative

Truman Bradley

Acting

Leon Ames

J.T. Evans-Labor Commissioner

Leon Ames

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