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.
Coffins on Wheels
Unscrupulous car dealers foist faulty and dangerous cars on an unsuspecting public.
Top Billed Cast
Darryl Hickman Billy Phillips
Tommy Baker Tommy Phillips
Allan Lane Police Lieutenant
Cy Kendall Nick the Used Car Dealer
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