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.
While America Sleeps
An episode in the "Crime Does Not Pay" series. Dave Miller, an aircraft plant worker, is actually selling secret bomber plans to foreign agents. United States Intelligence Department agents plan to trap him and the spies he works for.
Top Billed Cast
Dick Purcell Dave Miller
Lenita Lane Mary Miller
Egon Brecher Klaus
Frederick Vogeding Spy Chief
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