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A Gun in His Hand (1945)

In this MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short, a young man graduates from the police academy at the top of his class. He then teams up with some local thieves and uses his knowledge of police procedures to pursue a career of undetected crime.

  • Crime
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Tom TroutTom TroutPolice Officer Dennis Nordell
  • Photo of Richard GainesRichard GainesPolice Inspector Dana
  • Photo of Anthony CarusoAnthony CarusoFrankie
  • Photo of Hugh BeaumontHugh BeaumontPolice Academy Graduate (uncredited)
  • Photo of William ChalleeWilliam ChalleeSnorky (uncredited)
  • Photo of Roger MooreRoger MoorePolice Instructor (uncredited)
  • Photo of Robert Emmett O'ConnorRobert Emmett O'ConnorVeteran Policeman McGuinnes (uncredited)
  • Photo of Arthur SpaceArthur SpaceCalvin 'Whitey' Foster (uncredited)
  • Photo of Harry StrangHarry StrangPolice Captain R.C. Johnson (uncredited)
  • Photo of William TannenWilliam TannenPolice Lab Technician Wilson (uncredited)

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