The Payoff

Nan
1h 14m
1942
5.8 /10 (8)

HE'S BACK AGAIN... The Fastest talking newshawk in his greatest role!

Overview

The city's District Attorney is murdered, and a newspaper reporter investigates. He starts finding out that everything wasn't quite as cut and dried as it appeared to be.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1942-11-24

Top Billed Cast

Lee Tracy

Brad McKay

Tom Brown

Guy Norris

Tina Thayer

Phyllis Walker

Evelyn Brent

Alma Dorn

Jack La Rue

John Angus

Ian Keith

Inspector Thomas

Robert Middlemass

Lester Norris

John Maxwell

Moroni

John Sheehan

Sgt. Brenen

Harry C. Bradley

Dr. Steele (as Harry Bradley)

Forrest Taylor

Hugh Walker

Pat Costello

Pat - Reporter

Steve Benton

Police Officer (uncredited)

Roy Butler

Desk Clerk (uncredited)

Noble 'Kid' Chissell

Hood (uncredited)

Joe Gilbert

Gambling House Patron (uncredited)

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