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1939-06-10 · 21 min · ★ 7.0

Crime

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

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Directors
Fred Zinnemann
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tom NealTom NealJoe Daniels
Jo Ann SayersJo Ann SayersMary Daniels
Clem BevansClem BevansH.L. (Pop) Daniels
Edward PawleyEdward PawleyHarry
Truman BradleyTruman BradleyLabor Commissioner's Representative
Leon AmesLeon AmesJ.T. Evans-Labor Commissioner

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