"Another thrilling CRIME DOES NOT PAY Subject"

1939

0h 21m

7.0(3 votes)

Crime

Overview

A temporary laborer helps bring down a mob-sponsored employment racket.

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Cast & Crew

6 members

Acting

Tom Neal

Joe Daniels

Acting

Jo Ann Sayers

Mary Daniels

Acting

Clem Bevans

H.L. (Pop) Daniels

Acting

Edward Pawley

Harry

Acting

Truman Bradley

Labor Commissioner's Representative

Acting

Leon Ames

J.T. Evans-Labor Commissioner

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