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Jack Pot

Jack Pot

Genres

DramaCrime

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This entry in MGM's "Crime Does Not Pay" series deals with illegal gambling and bookmaking.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

20 mins

Rating

6.4/10

Release Date

09 March 1940

Country

United States of America

Cast

Tom Neal

Tom Neal

Frank Watson

Ann Morriss

Ann Morriss

Rocky's Moll

Edwin Maxwell

Edwin Maxwell

Rocky Fallon

Jean Rouverol

Jean Rouverol

Ruth

Hugh Beaumont

Hugh Beaumont

Mechanic (uncredited)

Don 'Red' Barry

Don 'Red' Barry

Bryan (uncredited)

Joseph Crehan

Joseph Crehan

Mayor Steven Andrews (uncredited)

Lloyd Corrigan

Lloyd Corrigan

Mr. Higby (uncredited)

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