Racketeers muscle in on construction business, use inferior materials, make big profits and endanger the public safety.
Down-on-his-luck John Ellman is framed for a judge's murder. After he's convicted and sentenced to death, witnesses come forth and prove his innocence. But it was too late for a stay to be granted and Ellman is executed. A doctor uses an experimental procedure to restore him to life, though the full outcome is other than expected.
The Walking Dead
1936
6
A convicted racketeer becomes prison trustee when an inmate whom he persuaded to escape is killed.
Under the Gun
1951
6
The dangers of showing off while riding bicycles is related by a boy whose young brother foolishly disregarded safety instructions.
The Bicycle Clown
1958
0
The animated adventures of twins Dan and Darlene, who spend their time dodging the innumerable adult predators in their city.
The Cautious Twins
1960
3
Crossing guard turned mylar-clad superheroine Guardiana warns kids of the dangers of the outdoors, great and small.
Safety Woman: In Danger Out of Doors
1978
0
This Crime Does Not Pay entry focuses on fake spiritualists. A mother is worried about her son, who is missing in action. Over time, she gives a con man all of the family savings to find reassurance that her son is all right. When she can no longer pay, events take a tragic turn.
Phantoms, Inc.
1945
5
1940. Sixteen year old Phillip is one of a number of amateur radio operators across the US, doing it purely as a fun hobby. He is informed by Bill Beck of the Radio and Intelligence Division (RID) of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that amateur international radio communication is now banned due to spying a result of the war in Europe. Beck, on behalf of the RID, asks Phillip, however, to continue to monitor the airwaves for suspicious activity.
Patrolling the Ether
1944
6
In this entry in the MGM "Crime Does Not Pay" series young Frank Davis, dropping out of school and joining a small-time hoodlum gang, finds out that leading a life of crime is not all he thought it would be.
Easy Life
1944
5
In this MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short, a criminal idolizes the life of a famous gangster - unaware that his hero met a tragic end.
The Last Installment
1945
5
An FBI agent goes undercover to investigate the sabotage of American cargo ships.
Keep 'Em Sailing
1942
7
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.
Think First
1939
7
An expose of attempts by wealthy people to avoid payment of customs duties. Part of the MGM "Crime Does Not Pay" series.
Pound Foolish
1940
7
This entry in MGM's "Crime Does Not Pay" series deals with shady companies selling fake merchandise.
Buyer Beware
1940
6
Respect the Law
1941
6
Unscrupulous car dealers foist faulty and dangerous cars on an unsuspecting public.
Coffins on Wheels
1941
6
In this MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short, a man and his racketeer buddies devise a scheme to bilk those already seemingly desperate for money of what little they have.
Sucker List
1941
6
A Brooklyn pier racketeer bullies boat-owners into paying protection money but two fed-up fishermen decide to eliminate the gangster themselves rather than complain to the police.
Out of the Fog
1941
6
James “Brick” Davis, a struggling attorney, owes his education to a mobster, but always has refused to get involved with the underworld. When a friend of his is gunned down by a notorious criminal, Brick decides to abandon the exercise of the law and join the Department of Justice to capture the murderer.
'G' Men
1935
6
Salma Zidane, a widow, lives simply from her grove of lemon trees in the West Bank's occupied territory. The Israeli defence minister and his wife move next door, forcing the Secret Service to order the trees' removal for security. The stoic Salma seeks assistance from the Palestinian Authority, Israeli army, and a young attorney, Ziad Daud, who takes the case. In this allegory, does David stand a chance against Goliath?
עץ לימון
2008
6
State Police
1938
6