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Think First

1939-09-08 · 21 min · ★ 7.7

Crime

Episode 24 of the Crime Does Not Pay series. Margie Smith (Laraine Day) works as a waitress at a drive in restaurant. She likes to date and look nice but on her salary, she can't keep up with everyone else. However, a friend shows her that stealing is easy, cool and lets you dress like success. At first, it works out just fine, but remember--this is a Crime Does Not Pay film and you KNOW she'll soon get caught and prosecuted.

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Directors
Roy Rowland
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Marc LawrenceMarc LawrenceJoe
Laraine DayLaraine DayMarjorie (Margie) Smith
Jo Ann SayersJo Ann SayersRuth Nolan
Ann MorrissAnn MorrissSusy Martin
Sara HadenSara HadenPolicewoman
Truman BradleyTruman BradleyCrime Lab Technician

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