
The Wages of Sin
1938-07-14 · 77 min · ★ 3.7
A hard-working woman trying to support her family and working at a menial, low-paying job falls for a low-life and before she knows it, he has her working as a prostitute in a bordello.
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- Directors
- Herman E. Webber
- Production companies
- Willis Kent Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Constance WorthMarjorie Benton
Willy CastelloTony Kilonis
Blanche MehaffeyFlorence Jones
Clara Kimball YoungFat Pearl
Carleton YoungBruce
Frank LaRuePa Benton
Bryant Washburn'John' in Room 530
Jan DugganSong and Dance Specialty
Kenneth HarlanLaundry Owner
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