Part of the "Crime Does Not Pay" series of one-reelers that MGM made in the late 30's - early 40's.
This one is not as bad as others, but still nothing to shout about. I'm sure that someone at MGM felt that they were performing a public service, but I have to guess that audiences in those days must have laughed, at least a little, at the horrible stories and pretty bad acting.
Spoilers--- This one has to do with corporate payoffs to people who inspect the docks. Bribery takes place which leads to an epidemic of plague. That's right, plague.
Only interesting items of note: 1)Hugh Beaumont from "Leave It To Beaver" appears briefly as a reporter. 2)Broadway star John Raitt (Bonnie Raitt's father) is seen in a rare film role. He has the honor of being known as "Pete, First plague victim".
5 out of 10
This one is not as bad as others, but still nothing to shout about. I'm sure that someone at MGM felt that they were performing a public service, but I have to guess that audiences in those days must have laughed, at least a little, at the horrible stories and pretty bad acting.
Spoilers--- This one has to do with corporate payoffs to people who inspect the docks. Bribery takes place which leads to an epidemic of plague. That's right, plague.
Only interesting items of note: 1)Hugh Beaumont from "Leave It To Beaver" appears briefly as a reporter. 2)Broadway star John Raitt (Bonnie Raitt's father) is seen in a rare film role. He has the honor of being known as "Pete, First plague victim".
5 out of 10