Devil Pays Off

Devil Pays Off

A Traitor Sets a Trail of DEATH TRAPS!

NR 1941 · 70 min · ★ 4.0 · Crime, War, Drama

A former Navy man attempts to redeem his honor by exposing a shipping tycoon's dealings with the enemy.

Directed by John H. Auer · Written by Lawrence Kimble

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Cast

J. Edward Bromberg Arnold DeBrock
Osa Massen Valeria DeBrock
William Wright Christopher Waring
Margaret Tallichet Joan Millard
Abner Biberman Carlos Castillo-Martinez
Martin Kosleck Grebb, Henchman
Charles D. Brown Capt. Jonathan Hunt
Ivan Miller Capt. Brigham
Roland Varno Ship's Doctor
Sam Ash Policeman
Edward Biby Ship's Passenger
Roy Darmour Steward

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