
Drunk Driving
1939-10-28 · 22 min · ★ 5.8
In this Crime Does Not Pay series entry, John Jones is an up and coming businessman who drinks too much but denies he has a problem. One day he mixes drinking and driving, and the tragic consequences hit very close to home.
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- Directors
- David Miller
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Dick PurcellJohn Jones
Jo Ann SayersMrs. Jones
Richard LaneRick
Granville BatesMr. Jenks (uncredited)
John DilsonDoctor (uncredited)
Sarah EdwardsDriver (uncredited)
Robert MiddlemassInspector Doyle (uncredited)
Phillip TrentMGM Crime Reporter (uncredited)
Eddy WallerSlow Driver (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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