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The Wages of Sin(1938)
Status: Released
Date: 1938-07-14
10%
2 Votes
Time: 1h 17m
A Picture That Hits You RIGHT BETWEEN THE EYES!
Overview:
A hard-working woman trying to support her family and working at a menial, low-paying job falls for a low-life and before she knows it, he has her working as a prostitute in a bordello.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
Willis Kent Productions
Movie: The Wages of Sin
Top 10 Billed Cast
Constance Worth
Marjorie Benton
Willy Castello
Tony Kilonis
Blanche Mehaffey
Florence Jones
Clara Kimball Young
Fat Pearl
Carleton Young
Bruce
Frank LaRue
Pa Benton
Bryant Washburn
'John' in Room 530
Jan Duggan
Song and Dance Specialty
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Overview
A hard-working woman trying to support her family and working at a menial, low-paying job falls for a low-life and before she knows it, he has her working as a prostitute in a bordello.
Release Date
1938-07-14
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A Picture That Hits You RIGHT BETWEEN THE EYES!
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