Crime ·Drama · United States of America · 1940 · 20m

Soak the Old

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Director

Cast

Ralph Morgan as Peterson George Cleveland as John Arnold Cathy Lewis as Ruthie George Lessey as William Bowen, Narrator Hugh Beaumont as Detective (uncredited)

Crew

Paul Vogel — Director of Photography Albert Akst — Editor Douglas Foster — Screenplay Douglas Foster — Story Jack Chertok — Producer

Synopsis

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

Mood & Themes

scam cons and scams pension fraud short film

Key Collaborators

Sammy Lee Director Paul Vogel Director of Photography Albert Akst Editor Douglas Foster Screenplay Douglas Foster Story Jack Chertok Producer

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