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The Wrong Way Out

The Wrong Way Out

Genres

DramaCrime

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Two young people get married and run away, even though their parents advise them to build up their savings first. After they get settled they can barely make ends meet. When opportunity suddenly presents itself, they start on a downward spiral of crime.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

17 mins

Rating

5.9/10

Release Date

24 December 1938

Country

United States of America

Cast

Kenneth Howell

Kenneth Howell

Windy Brown

Linda Perry

Linda Perry

Ann Stevens Brown

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