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Think First(1939)
Status: Released
Date: 1939-09-08
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Time: 0h 21m
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Episode 24 of the Crime Does Not Pay series. Margie Smith (Laraine Day) works as a waitress at a drive in restaurant. She likes to date and look nice but on her salary, she can't keep up with everyone else. However, a friend shows her that stealing is easy, cool and lets you dress like success. At first, it works out just fine, but remember--this is a Crime Does Not Pay film and you KNOW she'll soon get caught and prosecuted.
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Movie: Think First
Top 6 Billed Cast
Marc Lawrence
Joe
Laraine Day
Marjorie (Margie) Smith
Jo Ann Sayers
Ruth Nolan
Ann Morriss
Susy Martin
Sara Haden
Policewoman
Truman Bradley
Crime Lab Technician
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Overview
Episode 24 of the Crime Does Not Pay series. Margie Smith (Laraine Day) works as a waitress at a drive in restaurant. She likes to date and look nice but on her salary, she can't keep up with everyone else. However, a friend shows her that stealing is easy, cool and lets you dress like success. At first, it works out just fine, but remember--this is a Crime Does Not Pay film and you KNOW she'll soon get caught and prosecuted.
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1939-09-08
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