Soak the Old

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Soak the Old

1940

0h 20m

6.5(4 votes)

Crime

Drama

Overview

Part of MGM's "Crime Does Not Pay" series, this short film focuses on crimes revolving around pension scams.

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5 members

Acting

Ralph Morgan

Peterson

Acting

George Cleveland

John Arnold

Acting

Cathy Lewis

Ruthie

Acting

George Lessey

William Bowen, Narrator

Acting

Hugh Beaumont

Detective (uncredited)

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