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It May Happen to You
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It May Happen to You

1937-06-05 · 21 min · ★ 5.5

Crime · Drama

From MGM's "Crime Does Not Pay" series. Mobsters convince a meat packing company employee to help them hijack a truckload of beef.

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Directors
Harold S. Bucquet
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

J. Carrol NaishJ. Carrol NaishMoxie
Clarence WilsonClarence WilsonVan Buren Sheafor aka Pop (uncredited)
King BaggotKing BaggotMan in Hospital (uncredited)
William BaileyWilliam BaileyPolice Detective (uncredited)
Barbara BedfordBarbara BedfordNurse (uncredited)

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