Overview
In this Crime Does Not Pay series entry, John Jones is an up and coming businessman who drinks too much but denies he has a problem. One day he mixes drinking and driving, and the tragic consequences hit very close to home.
Fun facts
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Nominations
Nominated for the Oscar for Best Short Subject, Two-reel (1940)
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Paul Vogel
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Karl KambStory, Screenplay
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- October 28, 1939
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
Production
Cast
Dick PurcellJohn Jones
Jo Ann SayersMrs. Jones
Richard LaneRick
Granville BatesMr. Jenks (uncredited)
John DilsonDoctor (uncredited)
Sarah EdwardsDriver (uncredited)- Harrison GreeneRefrigerator Customer (uncredited)
- Robert HainesLab Tech (uncredited)
Robert MiddlemassInspector Doyle (uncredited)
Phillip TrentMGM Crime Reporter (uncredited)
Eddy WallerSlow Driver (uncredited)
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