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A Criminal Is Born

193821 min 7.4 TMDBIMDb ↗Released

An entry in MGM's Crime Does Not Pay series, this short tells the true story of how a young man, ignored by his parents, gets into a gang and starts a crime spree which leads to murder.

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Release / first air1938-06-05
Original languageEN
GenresCrime, Drama
DirectorLeslie Fenton
WriterNot available
BudgetNot available
RevenueNot available
ProductionMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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10 cast members
George P. BreakstonGeorge P. BreakstonHenry
David DurandDavid DurandRodney 'Rod'
Norman Phillips Jr.Norman Phillips Jr.Tom
Warren McCollumWarren McCollumJimmy Wheeler
Joseph CrehanJoseph CrehanFrank Wheeler
Dorothy VaughanDorothy VaughanMartha Wheeler
Eddy WallerEddy WallerCafe Owner Joe
Ben TaggartBen TaggartFirst Shooting Victim
Harry StrangHarry StrangCop
Harry C. BradleyHarry C. BradleyDruggist (uncredited)

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#hold-up robbery#youth gang#juvenile crime#crime spree#weak parent#crime does not pay

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