For the Common Defense!
Another Crime Does Not Pay Subject
Genres
Overview
This Crime Does Not Pay short shows how cooperation among all the nations of the Americas helps the war effort. In this case, a US government agent travels to Chile and Colombia. He works with local authorities to try to thwart an Axis plan to ship stolen ammunition.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
22 min
Release Date
1942-06-20
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
6
Vote Average
4.3
John Litel
Subprefect Santiago Castillo
Douglas Fowley
Dutch Mullner
Stephen McNally
Lt. Guytan
Van Johnson
Agent Pritchard
Egon Brecher
Adolph (uncredited)
Jacqueline Dalya
Buckley's girlfriend (uncredited)
Mark Daniels
MGM Crime Reporter (uncredited)
Steven Geray
Heinrich Ort (uncredited)
José Portugal
Officer (uncredited)
0.0
Patrolling the Ether
1940. Sixteen year old Phillip is one of a number of amateur radio operators across the US, doing it purely as a fun hobby. He is informed by Bill Beck of the Radio and Intelligence Division (RID) of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that amateur international radio communication is now banned due to spying a result of the war in Europe. Beck, on behalf of the RID, asks Phillip, however, to continue to monitor the airwaves for suspicious activity.
1944-04-10 | en
4.5
Easy Life
In this entry in the MGM "Crime Does Not Pay" series young Frank Davis, dropping out of school and joining a small-time hoodlum gang, finds out that leading a life of crime is not all he thought it would be.
1944-05-20 | en
7.0
Think First
Episode 24 of the Crime Does Not Pay series. Margie Smith (Laraine Day) works as a waitress at a drive in restaurant. She likes to date and look nice but on her salary, she can't keep up with everyone else. However, a friend shows her that stealing is easy, cool and lets you dress like success. At first, it works out just fine, but remember--this is a Crime Does Not Pay film and you KNOW she'll soon get caught and prosecuted.
1939-09-08 | en
7.0
Pound Foolish
An expose of attempts by wealthy people to avoid payment of customs duties. Part of the MGM "Crime Does Not Pay" series.
1940-01-27 | en
6.0
Buyer Beware
This entry in MGM's "Crime Does Not Pay" series deals with shady companies selling fake merchandise.
1940-08-17 | en
6.0
Respect the Law
Shows how so-called "minor" lawbreakers can do more damage than major criminals.
1941-01-04 | en
5.0
Coffins on Wheels
Unscrupulous car dealers foist faulty and dangerous cars on an unsuspecting public.
1941-06-07 | en
6.0
Sucker List
In this MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short, a man and his racketeer buddies devise a scheme to bilk those already seemingly desperate for money of what little they have.
1941-07-26 | en
0.0
Keep 'Em Sailing
An FBI agent goes undercover to investigate the sabotage of American cargo ships.
1942-11-28 | en
7.2
Sergeant York
Alvin York a hillbilly sharpshooter transforms himself from ruffian to religious pacifist. He is then called to serve his country and despite deep religious and moral objections to fighting becomes one of the most celebrated American heroes of WWI.
1941-09-27 | en
5.7
Napoleon Gas
A squadron of American warplanes, armed with gas developed by Corsican chemist Gannimer (dubbed "Napoleon Gas") flies to Leningrad. American workers inform soviet comrades about the impending catastrophe. But the air attack on the city has already begun, and the assault troops of the enemy capture one suburb of the city after the other. The Red Army is organizing the defense and reflects the attack of the enemy with gas-armed drones
1925-12-15 | ru
6.7
Katyn
On September 1st, 1939, Nazi Germany invades Poland, unleashing World War II. On September 17th, the Soviet Red Army crosses the border. The Polish army, unable to fight on two fronts, is defeated. Thousands of Polish men, both military and government officials, are captured by the invaders. Their fate will only be known several years later.
2007-09-21 | pl
6.0
Red Nightmare
A man takes his American freedoms for granted, until he wakes up one morning to find out that the United States Government has been replaced with a Communist system. The basis for this short film, narrated by Jack Webb, is the alleged Soviet re-creation of US communities for the purpose of training infiltrators, spies, and moles.
1962-02-11 | en
5.0
The Last Installment
In this MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short, a criminal idolizes the life of a famous gangster - unaware that his hero met a tragic end.
1945-05-05 | en
6.2
My Life for Ireland
A Nazi propaganda movie from 1941 directed by Max W. Kimmich, covering a story of Irish heroism and martyrdom over two generations under the occupation of the British.
1941-01-02 | de
6.0
Soak the Old
Part of MGM's "Crime Does Not Pay" series, this short film focuses on crimes revolving around pension scams.
1940-08-24 | en
7.3
Night Train to Munich
Czechoslovakia, March 1939, on the eve of World War II. As the German invaders occupy Prague, inventor Axel Bomasch manages to flee and reach England; but those who need to put his knowledge at the service of the Nazi war machine, in order to carry out their evil plans of destruction, will stop at nothing to capture him.
1940-08-31 | en
6.9
Education for Death: The Making of the Nazi
A propaganda film during World War II about a boy who grows up to become a Nazi soldier.
1943-01-15 | en
5.3
Phantoms, Inc.
This Crime Does Not Pay entry focuses on fake spiritualists. A mother is worried about her son, who is missing in action. Over time, she gives a con man all of the family savings to find reassurance that her son is all right. When she can no longer pay, events take a tragic turn.
1945-06-09 | en
0.0
From the Four Corners
Members of three Commonwealth armies, an Aussie, a Canadian, and a New Zealander meet actor Leslie Howard who buys them a beer and makes them understand why they're fighting.
1941-07-31 | en