Movie: Respect the Law

Top 4 Billed Cast

Moroni Olsen
Moroni Olsen

Dr. Walter Terriss

Richard Lane
Richard Lane

George Johnson

Frank Orth
Frank Orth

Peter Brennan

William Forrest
William Forrest

Police Lieutenant Edward Macroy

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    Shows how so-called "minor" lawbreakers can do more damage than major criminals.

  • Release Date

    1941-01-04

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    6

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