28 Nov 1942
Keep 'Em Sailing
An FBI agent goes undercover to investigate the sabotage of American cargo ships.
Buyer Beware
This entry in MGM's "Crime Does Not Pay" series deals with shady companies selling fake merchandise.
Top Billed Cast
Charles Arnt Les Carter (uncredited)
Hugh Beaumont Insp. Thomas' Assistant (uncredited)
Egon Brecher Child's Father (uncredited)
Charles D. Brown Police Insp. William C. Thomas (uncredited)
Helen Brown Helen Collins (uncredited)
Ralph Byrd Officer Halligan (uncredited)
Ken Christy Marty Vincent (uncredited)
Gene Coogan Hood (uncredited)
Carroll Nye George Collins (uncredited)
Frank Orth Smith (uncredited)
Jack Pennick Pill Spilling (uncredited)
Milburn Stone Fredericks (uncredited)
Charles Wagenheim Doctor (uncredited)
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