Movie: Think First

Top 6 Billed Cast

Marc Lawrence
Marc Lawrence

Joe

Laraine Day
Laraine Day

Marjorie (Margie) Smith

Jo Ann Sayers
Jo Ann Sayers

Ruth Nolan

Ann Morriss
Ann Morriss

Susy Martin

Sara Haden
Sara Haden

Policewoman

Truman Bradley
Truman Bradley

Crime Lab Technician

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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.

  • Release Date

    1939-09-08

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    7

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