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Soak the Old

Soak the Old

Genres

CrimeDrama

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Part of MGM's "Crime Does Not Pay" series, this short film focuses on crimes revolving around pension scams.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

20 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

24 August 1940

Country

United States of America

Cast

Ralph Morgan

Ralph Morgan

Peterson

George Cleveland

George Cleveland

John Arnold

Cathy Lewis

Cathy Lewis

Ruthie

George Lessey

George Lessey

William Bowen, Narrator

Hugh Beaumont

Hugh Beaumont

Detective (uncredited)

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