Drunk Driving (1939)
In this Crime Does Not Pay series entry, John Jones is an up and coming businessman who drinks too much but denies he has a problem. One day he mixes drinking and driving, and the tragic consequences hit very close to home.
Top billed cast
Dick PurcellJohn Jones
Jo Ann SayersMrs. Jones
Richard LaneRick
Granville BatesMr. Jenks (uncredited)
John DilsonDoctor (uncredited)
Sarah EdwardsDriver (uncredited)- Harrison GreeneRefrigerator Customer (uncredited)
- Robert HainesLab Tech (uncredited)
Robert MiddlemassInspector Doyle (uncredited)
Phillip TrentMGM Crime Reporter (uncredited)
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