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1940-08-17 · 20 min · ★ 6.5

Crime · Drama

This entry in MGM's "Crime Does Not Pay" series deals with shady companies selling fake merchandise.

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Directors
Joseph M. Newman
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Charles ArntCharles ArntLes Carter (uncredited)
Hugh BeaumontHugh BeaumontInsp. Thomas' Assistant (uncredited)
Egon BrecherEgon BrecherChild's Father (uncredited)
Charles D. BrownCharles D. BrownPolice Insp. William C. Thomas (uncredited)
Helen BrownHelen BrownHelen Collins (uncredited)
Ralph ByrdRalph ByrdOfficer Halligan (uncredited)
Ken ChristyMarty Vincent (uncredited)
Gene CooganGene CooganHood (uncredited)
Carroll NyeCarroll NyeGeorge Collins (uncredited)
Frank OrthFrank OrthSmith (uncredited)
Jack PennickJack PennickPill Spilling (uncredited)
Milburn StoneMilburn StoneFredericks (uncredited)
Charles WagenheimCharles WagenheimDoctor (uncredited)

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