
Jack Pot
1940-03-09 · 20 min · ★ 6.7
This entry in MGM's "Crime Does Not Pay" series deals with illegal gambling and bookmaking.
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- Directors
- Roy Rowland
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Tom NealFrank Watson
Ann MorrissRocky's Moll
Edwin MaxwellRocky Fallon
Jean RouverolRuth
Hugh BeaumontMechanic (uncredited)
Don 'Red' BarryBryan (uncredited)
Joseph CrehanMayor Steven Andrews (uncredited)
Lloyd CorriganMr. Higby (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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