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.
Soak the Poor
This entry in MGM's "Crime Does Not Pay" series deals with racketeers shaking down small grocers and horning in on the relief tickets, forcing prices up with the consumers paying the freight.
Top Billed Cast
Leslie Fenton Nick Garvey
Leon Ames Special Investigator Stanton
George Chandler Briggs (uncredited)
Byron Foulger Grocer (uncredited)
Carl Stockdale Citizen (uncredited)
Phillip Trent MGM Crime Reporter (uncredited)
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