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They're Always Caught
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They're Always Caught

1938-07-03 · 22 min · ★ 6.3

Crime

This MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short shows the role the crime laboratory plays in the solving of cases, and how even the smallest detail can become a major clue.

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

Top Cast

Stanley RidgesStanley RidgesDr. John Pritchard
John EldredgeJohn EldredgeJimmy Stark
Louis Jean HeydtLouis Jean HeydtEddie Diesel
Charles WaldronMayor Fletcher
May BeattyMay BeattyGrocery Clerk (uncredited)
Helen BrownHelen BrownEddie's Wife (uncredited)
John ButlerConcession Stand Owner Montel (uncredited)
James ConatyReporter (uncredited)
Neil FitzgeraldForensic Assistant (uncredited)
Harrison GreeneFireman Sturber (uncredited)
Chuck HamiltonChuck HamiltonDetective (uncredited)
Mahlon HamiltonMahlon HamiltonMan in Forensics Lab (uncredited)
Charles Anthony HughesDetective (uncredited)
Arthur Stuart HullArthur Stuart HullBusinessman (uncredited)
Paul KrugerPaul KrugerDetective (uncredited)
Claire McDowellClaire McDowellMrs. Fletcher (uncredited)
Ted PearsonMGM Crime Reporter (uncredited)
Larry SteersLarry SteersMan in Automobile (uncredited)
Morgan WallaceMorgan WallaceCrime Boss Big Matty (uncredited)

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