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Think First (1939)

Genre : Crime

Runtime : 21M

Director : Roy Rowland

Synopsis

Episode 24 of the Crime Does Not Pay series. Margie Smith (Laraine Day) works as a waitress at a drive in restaurant. She likes to date and look nice but on her salary, she can't keep up with everyone else. However, a friend shows her that stealing is easy, cool and lets you dress like success. At first, it works out just fine, but remember--this is a Crime Does Not Pay film and you KNOW she'll soon get caught and prosecuted.

Actors

Marc Lawrence
Marc Lawrence
Joe
Laraine Day
Laraine Day
Marjorie (Margie) Smith
Jo Ann Sayers
Jo Ann Sayers
Ruth Nolan
Ann Morriss
Ann Morriss
Susy Martin
Sara Haden
Sara Haden
Policewoman
Truman Bradley
Truman Bradley
Crime Lab Technician

Crews

Roy Rowland
Roy Rowland
Director

Posters and backgrounds

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