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Drunk Driving

1939-10-28 · 22 min · ★ 5.8

Drama · Crime

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 PurcellDick PurcellJohn Jones
Jo Ann SayersJo Ann SayersMrs. Jones
Richard LaneRichard LaneRick
Granville BatesGranville BatesMr. Jenks (uncredited)
John DilsonJohn DilsonDoctor (uncredited)
Sarah EdwardsSarah EdwardsDriver (uncredited)
Harrison GreeneRefrigerator Customer (uncredited)
Robert HainesLab Tech (uncredited)
Robert MiddlemassRobert MiddlemassInspector Doyle (uncredited)
Phillip TrentPhillip TrentMGM Crime Reporter (uncredited)
Eddy WallerEddy WallerSlow Driver (uncredited)

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