Soak the Poor (1937)
This entry in MGM's "Crime Does Not Pay" series deals with racketeers shaking down small grocers and horning in on the relief tickets, forcing prices up with the consumers paying the freight.
Top billed cast
Leslie FentonNick Garvey
Leon AmesSpecial Investigator Stanton
George ChandlerBriggs (uncredited)
Byron FoulgerGrocer (uncredited)
Carl StockdaleCitizen (uncredited)
Phillip TrentMGM Crime Reporter (uncredited)
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The Last Installment (1945)
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.
Pound Foolish (1940)
An expose of attempts by wealthy people to avoid payment of customs duties. Part of the MGM "Crime Does Not Pay" series.
Buyer Beware (1940)
This entry in MGM's "Crime Does Not Pay" series deals with shady companies selling fake merchandise.
Respect the Law (1941)
Shows how so-called "minor" lawbreakers can do more damage than major criminals.
Coffins on Wheels (1941)
Unscrupulous car dealers foist faulty and dangerous cars on an unsuspecting public.
Sucker List (1941)
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.
Keep 'Em Sailing (1942)
An FBI agent goes undercover to investigate the sabotage of American cargo ships.
Patrolling the Ether (1944)
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.
Easy Life (1944)
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.
While America Sleeps (1939)
An episode in the "Crime Does Not Pay" series. Dave Miller, an aircraft plant worker, is actually selling secret bomber plans to foreign agents. United States Intelligence Department agents plan to trap him and the spies he works for.
Think First (1939)
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.
Phantoms, Inc. (1945)
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.
Soak the Old (1940)
Part of MGM's "Crime Does Not Pay" series, this short film focuses on crimes revolving around pension scams.
Know Your Money (1940)
This MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short tells the fictitious story of a bill counterfeiting ring and explores the government's attempt to curb counterfeiting.
Buried Loot (1935)
An embezzler who expects to serve his time in prison and then pick up his buried loot is in for a surprise.
Alibi Racket (1935)
How police interrogation cracks the "airtight" alibi of a criminal.
Women in Hiding (1940)
In this Crime Does Not Pay series short, a young woman wants to save her baby, but is afraid of telling her parents and has no money to pay the hospital costs involved. She falls prey to a baby-for-sale racket with quack doctors performing their services.
You, the People (1940)
This MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short features a big city crime boss's attempt to use his crime "machine" to fraudulently win reelection for the current corrupt mayor. By using several illegal tactics, and aided by voter apathy, the crime boss nearly continues his control of the city.
The Luckiest Guy in the World (1947)
In this MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short, a man destroys his life through gambling debts and stealing company funds.
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.