Sucker List(1941)
In this MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short, a man and his racketeer buddies devise a scheme to bilk those already seemingly desperate for money of what little they have.
Movie: Sucker List
Top 10 Billed Cast
Mary Allen
Mr. Brown
William Allen
Old Man
Charles Adams (uncredited)
Secretary (uncredited)
James Sawyer (uncredited)
Jake (uncredited)
Secretary (uncredited)
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In this MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short, a man and his racketeer buddies devise a scheme to bilk those already seemingly desperate for money of what little they have.
Release Date
1941-07-26
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7.25
Rating:
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