24 Aug 1940
Soak the Old
Part of MGM's "Crime Does Not Pay" series, this short film focuses on crimes revolving around pension scams.
Alibi Racket
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How police interrogation cracks the "airtight" alibi of a criminal.
Top Billed Cast
Edward Norris Joe Rinelli / Leo Rinelli
Al Bridge Chief Inspector August Wilmer
Granville Bates Hopkins
Eddie Dunn Detective
Irene Hervey Movie Theatre Cashier
Inez Palange Mrs. Rinelli
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