
The Asphalt Jungle(1950)
Recently paroled from prison, legendary burglar "Doc" Riedenschneider, with funding from Alonzo Emmerich, a crooked lawyer, gathers a small group of veteran criminals together in the Midwest for a big jewel heist.


“Another thrilling CRIME DOES NOT PAY Subject”
A temporary laborer who helps bring down a mob-sponsored employment racket

Tom Neal
Joe Daniels

Jo Ann Sayers
Mary Daniels

Clem Bevans
H.L. (Pop) Daniels

Edward Pawley
Harry

Truman Bradley
Labor Commissioner's Representative

Leon Ames
J.T. Evans-Labor Commissioner
Help Wanted is a crime film released in 1939 exploring themes of crime does not pay. Directed by Fred Zinnemann, it stars Tom Neal, Jo Ann Sayers, Clem Bevans. A temporary laborer who helps bring down a mob-sponsored employment racket
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