Movie: Help Wanted

Top 6 Billed Cast

Tom Neal
Tom Neal

Joe Daniels

Jo Ann Sayers
Jo Ann Sayers

Mary Daniels

Clem Bevans
Clem Bevans

H.L. (Pop) Daniels

Edward Pawley
Edward Pawley

Harry

Truman Bradley
Truman Bradley

Labor Commissioner's Representative

Leon Ames
Leon Ames

J.T. Evans-Labor Commissioner

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    A temporary laborer who helps bring down a mob-sponsored employment racket

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    1939-06-10

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    Another thrilling CRIME DOES NOT PAY Subject

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