IMDb >
A Crime Does Not Pay Subject: The Luckiest Guy in the World (1947)
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditsAwards & Reviews
user reviewsexternal reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guidemessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsmemorable quotesDid You Know?
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
box office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsA Crime Does Not Pay Subject: The Luckiest Guy in the World (1947) More at IMDbPro »
Overview
User Rating:
Your Rating:
Director:
Writers:
Contact:
Release Date:
25 January 1947 (USA)
See more »
Plot:
This short is in the "Crime Does Not Pay" series. Charlie Vurn is always looking for the 'big score.' He bets on the horses and owes his bookie...
See more »
| Add synopsis »
Plot Keywords:
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar.
See more »
User Reviews:
Yet another fine episode.
See more (6 total) »
Cast
(in credits order) (complete, awaiting verification) | Barry Nelson | ... | Charles Verne |
 | Eloise Hardt | ... | Martha Verne |
| George Travell | ... | John, the hired driver |
| Milton Kibbee | ... | Mr. Ashland, Charles' Boss |
| Harry Cheshire | ... | Mr. Mossley, Charles' Landlord |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Charles Anthony Hughes | ... | Police Inspector (uncredited) |
| Nolan Leary | ... | Newspaper Vendor (uncredited) |
| Robert Emmett O'Connor | ... | Casey - the Bartender (uncredited) |
| Bob Perry | ... | Match Borrower (uncredited) |
 | Red Skelton | ... | Himself - Comedian on Radio (voice) (uncredited) |
| Robert Williams | ... | Policeman Thompson (uncredited) |
Directed by | |||
| Joseph M. Newman | (as Joseph Newman) | ||
Writing credits(in alphabetical order) | ||
| Doane R. Hoag | (as Doane Hoag) | |
| Emile C. Tepperman | story | |
Produced by | |||
| Jerry Bresler | .... | producer (uncredited) | |
Original Music by | |||
| Max Terr | |||
Cinematography by | |||
| Charles Salerno Jr. | |||
Film Editing by | |||
| Chester W. Schaeffer | (as Chester Schaeffer) | ||
Art Direction by | |||
| Harry McAfee | |||
Costume and Wardrobe Department | |||
| Eugene Joseff | .... | jeweller (uncredited) | |
Music Department | |||
| Albert Glasser | .... | orchestrator (uncredited) | |
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (controlled by Loew's Incorporated)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1946) (USA) (theatrical)
- Warner Home Video (2006) (USA) (DVD)
Additional Details
Also Known As:
"Crime Does Not Pay #48: The Luckiest Guy in the World" - USA (series title)
See more »
See more »
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
21 min
Country:
Language:
Color:
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 See more »
Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)
Certification:
Company:
Did You Know?
Trivia:
Released over a year after its predecessor, 'Purity Squad' (1945), this was the final episode in the long and successful Crime Does Not Pay 2-reel series.See more »
FAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.See more (6 total) »
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for A Crime Does Not Pay Subject: The Luckiest Guy in the World (1947)Recommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| Sucker List | Coffins on Wheels | Jack Pot | Soak the Poor | Johnny Apollo |
|
IMDb User Rating: |
IMDb User Rating: |
IMDb User Rating: |
IMDb User Rating: |
IMDb User Rating: |
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| IMDb Short section | IMDb USA section |
Copyright © 1990-2013
IMDb.com, Inc.
Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Interest-Based Ads
An 
company.
"The Luckiest Guy in the World" is one of a series entitled "Crime Does Not Pay"--and every one I've seen has been enjoyable and well made. This particular one stars Barry Nelson who gets shot by accident when the film begins! He begins thinking back about his life and you see that Nelson was an inveterate gambler--a man in deep with his bookie. So deep that he ends up gambling with his company's funds and ends up destroying his life. How exactly this happens, I'll leave for you to find out--but it is pretty dandy little film where there are many interesting plot elements is a pretty cool twist--improbable to say the least, but still pretty cool. Like the other films I've seen, well worth your time and with very nice production values for a B-movie.
By the way, this was included on the DVD for "Ziegfeld Follies". This isn't surprising, as the audio for Red Skelton's skit about gin that you hear on the car radio is from a skit used in the film. Also, Nelson's boss is played by Milton Kibbee--the brother of familiar character actor, Guy Kibbee.