Jack Pot (1940)

An entry in MGM's Crime Does Not Pay series, which deals with illegal gambling and illegal bookmaking.

Director:

Roy Rowland

Writers:

Eric L. Ergenbright (original story), Douglas Foster (screenplay),

Stars:

Tom Neal, Ann Morriss, Edwin Maxwell

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Tom Neal	...	Frank Watson
Ann Morriss	...	Rocky's Moll
Edwin Maxwell	...	Rocky Fallon
Jean Rouverol	...	Ruth, Frank's Sweetheart

Storyline

An entry in MGM's Crime Does Not Pay series, which deals with illegal gambling and illegal bookmaking.

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Plot Keywords:

gambling | crime does not pay series | police commissioner | posing as electrician | hidden microphone | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Short

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 March 1940 (USA)

Also Known As:

Crime Does Not Pay No. 28: Jack Pot

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

20 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Rocky Fallon: [referring to a well-dressed man who has entered the casino] Hmmm... Steer him to the big table. Let him win five thousand.
Gambling Club Manager: [rhetorically] Hmmm... Why didn't I go in for politics?
Rocky Fallon: [chuckles]

User Reviews

Crime Does Not Pay

Jack Pot (1940)

*** (out of 4)

Part of MGM's "Crime Does Not Pay" series with this one looking at illegal gambling in the form of slot machines. This is yet another pretty good entry in the series, although this one here isn't among the best out there. There isn't as much drama this time out but the way the story is told keeps it interesting throughout.

Turner Classic Movies is the best place to catch these Crime Does Not Pay series as they usually show at least one a month. Some have been released to various Warner box sets as well.