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A Thrill for Thelma
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A Thrill for Thelma

1935-11-23 · 18 min · ★ 6.1

Drama · Crime

In this MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short, a young woman, wanting a life of luxury, takes the "easy" way, and winds up in jail.

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Directors
Edward L. Cahn
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Irene HerveyIrene HerveyThelma Black
Robert LivingstonRobert LivingstonSteve Black
Robert WarwickRobert WarwickCaptain Richard Kyne
William TannenWilliam TannenMGM Reporter
Jack ChefeJack ChefeWaiter (uncredited)
Fred GrahamFred GrahamPoliceman (uncredited)
Chuck HamiltonChuck HamiltonPolice Car Driver (archive footage) (uncredited)
Poppy WildePoppy WildeNightclub Patron

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