
Torture Money
1937-01-02 · 21 min · ★ 6.3
In this MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short, police go after a fraud operation that stages automobile accidents to collect insurance money.
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- Directors
- Harold S. Bucquet
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Edwin MaxwellMilton Beacher
George LynnLarry Martin
Murray AlperLittle Davie Barkell (uncredited)
King BaggotFalse Accident Witness (uncredited)
John HamiltonCapt. Michael Karnahan (uncredited)
Raymond HattonHenchman (uncredited)
Bernadene HayesFalse Accident Victim Debbie (uncredited)
Mary HowardNurse Barry (uncredited)
Mitchell LewisFalse Accident Witness (uncredited)
Roger MooreCabbie (uncredited)
Jason Robards Sr.Alex Carmathy (uncredited)
William RoyleChief of Police (uncredited)
Charles TrowbridgeDr. Morgan (uncredited)
Norman WillisHenchman Doc (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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