Jack Pot

Jack Pot

Jack Pot

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Jack Pot

1940

0h 20m

7.0(6 votes)

Drama

Crime

Overview

This entry in MGM's "Crime Does Not Pay" series deals with illegal gambling and bookmaking.

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Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Cast & Crew

8 members

Acting

Tom Neal

Frank Watson

Tom Neal

Acting

Ann Morriss

Rocky's Moll

Ann Morriss

Acting

Edwin Maxwell

Rocky Fallon

Edwin Maxwell

Acting

Jean Rouverol

Ruth

Jean Rouverol

Acting

Hugh Beaumont

Mechanic (uncredited)

Hugh Beaumont

Acting

Don 'Red' Barry

Bryan (uncredited)

Don 'Red' Barry

Acting

Joseph Crehan

Mayor Steven Andrews (uncredited)

Joseph Crehan

Acting

Lloyd Corrigan

Mr. Higby (uncredited)

Lloyd Corrigan

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