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Behind the Criminal
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Behind the Criminal

1937-10-30 · 20 min · ★ 6.0

Crime

Episode 13 of the Crime Does Not Play series from MGM.

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Directors
Harold S. Bucquet
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Edward EmersonJoe Anderson - Undercover Agent
Walter KingsfordWalter KingsfordRobert Carver
Anna Q. NilssonAnna Q. NilssonMadge
Joe SawyerJoe SawyerRed Manders

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