Jack Pot
1940 · 20 min · ★ 6.7 · Drama, Crime
This entry in MGM's "Crime Does Not Pay" series deals with illegal gambling and bookmaking.
Directed by Roy Rowland · Written by Douglas Foster
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Tom Neal Frank Watson -
Ann Morriss Rocky's Moll -
Edwin Maxwell Rocky Fallon -
Jean Rouverol Ruth -
Hugh Beaumont Mechanic (uncredited) -
Don 'Red' Barry Bryan (uncredited) -
Joseph Crehan Mayor Steven Andrews (uncredited) -
Lloyd Corrigan Mr. Higby (uncredited)
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