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The Wrong Way Out(1938)
Status: Released
Date: 1938-12-24
59%
4 Votes
Time: 0h 17m
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
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Movie: The Wrong Way Out
Top 2 Billed Cast
Kenneth Howell
Windy Brown
Linda Perry
Ann Stevens Brown
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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.
Release Date
1938-12-24
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5.9
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