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It May Happen to You

It May Happen to You

Genres

CrimeDrama

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From MGM's "Crime Does Not Pay" series. Mobsters convince a meat packing company employee to help them hijack a truckload of beef.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

21 mins

Rating

5/10

Release Date

05 June 1937

Country

United States of America

Cast

J. Carrol Naish

J. Carrol Naish

Moxie

Clarence Wilson

Clarence Wilson

Van Buren Sheafor aka Pop (uncredited)

King Baggot

King Baggot

Man in Hospital (uncredited)

William Bailey

William Bailey

Police Detective (uncredited)

Barbara Bedford

Barbara Bedford

Nurse (uncredited)

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