

Smart Alecks
1942-08-07 · 67 min · ★ 5.8
Danny helps to capture a wanted criminal and receives a $200 reward. However, he has a falling out with the gang when they believe he should share the money with them. Complications ensue when the crook that Danny helped capture escapes from jail and comes looking for him.
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- Directors
- Wallace Fox
- Production companies
- Banner Productions, Monogram Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Leo GorceyMuggs McGinnis
Bobby JordanDanny Stevens
Huntz HallGlimpy
Gabriel DellHank Salka
Maxie RosenbloomButch Brocalli
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