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0h 21m
1939
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Another thrilling CRIME DOES NOT PAY Subject

Overview

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

Country : United States of America
Genre : Crime
Languages : English
Released Date: 1939-06-10

Top Billed Cast

Tom Neal

Joe Daniels

Jo Ann Sayers

Mary Daniels

Clem Bevans

H.L. (Pop) Daniels

Edward Pawley

Harry

Truman Bradley

Labor Commissioner's Representative

Leon Ames

J.T. Evans-Labor Commissioner

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