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Respect the Law

Respect the Law

Genres

CrimeDrama

OverView

Shows how so-called "minor" lawbreakers can do more damage than major criminals.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

20 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

04 January 1941

Country

Cast

Moroni Olsen

Moroni Olsen

Dr. Walter Terriss

Richard Lane

Richard Lane

George Johnson

Frank Orth

Frank Orth

Peter Brennan

William Forrest

William Forrest

Police Lieutenant Edward Macroy

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