

A Thrill for Thelma
1935-11-23 · 18 min · ★ 6.1
In this MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short, a young woman, wanting a life of luxury, takes the "easy" way, and winds up in jail.
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- Directors
- Edward L. Cahn
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Irene HerveyThelma Black
Robert LivingstonSteve Black
Robert WarwickCaptain Richard Kyne
William TannenMGM Reporter
Jack ChefeWaiter (uncredited)
Fred GrahamPoliceman (uncredited)
Chuck HamiltonPolice Car Driver (archive footage) (uncredited)
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