Drunk Driving

Nan
0h 22m
1939
5.4 /10 (8)

Overview

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1939-10-28

Top Billed Cast

Dick Purcell

John Jones

Jo Ann Sayers

Mrs. Jones

Richard Lane

Rick

Granville Bates

Mr. Jenks (uncredited)

John Dilson

Doctor (uncredited)

Sarah Edwards

Driver (uncredited)

Harrison Greene

Refrigerator Customer (uncredited)

Robert Haines

Lab Tech (uncredited)

Robert Middlemass

Inspector Doyle (uncredited)

Phillip Trent

MGM Crime Reporter (uncredited)

Eddy Waller

Slow Driver (uncredited)

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