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The Wrong Way Out
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The Wrong Way Out

1938-12-24 · 17 min · ★ 6.4

Drama · Crime

Two young people get married and run away, even though their parents advise them to build up their savings first. After they get settled they can barely make ends meet. When opportunity suddenly presents itself, they start on a downward spiral of crime.

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Directors
Gustav Machatý
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Kenneth HowellKenneth HowellWindy Brown
Linda PerryLinda PerryAnn Stevens Brown

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