The read
It runs a compact 19m.
Synopsis
In this MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short, a man and his racketeer buddies devise a scheme to bilk those already seemingly desperate for money of what little they have.
Ratings
IMDb6/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Roy RowlandDirector
- Douglas FosterScreenplay
Cast
- Lynne CarverMary Allen
- Noel MadisonMr. Brown
- John ArcherWilliam Allen
- George ClevelandOld Man
- Hugh BeaumontCharles Adams (uncredited)
- Barbara BedfordSecretary (uncredited)
- John ButlerGus (uncredited)
- John HamiltonJames Sawyer (uncredited)
- Mitchell LewisJake (uncredited)
- May McAvoySecretary (uncredited)
Themes
scamhorse racingbettingracketracketeeringcrime does not pay