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Jack Pot

Jack Pot

19406.40h 20m

Overview

This entry in MGM's "Crime Does Not Pay" series deals with illegal gambling and bookmaking.

Directed by Roy Rowland
Written by Alan Friedman, Douglas Foster, Eric L. Ergenbright
Produced by Jack Chertok
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Top Cast

Tom Neal

Tom Neal

Frank Watson

Ann Morriss

Ann Morriss

Rocky's Moll

Edwin Maxwell

Edwin Maxwell

Rocky Fallon

Jean Rouverol

Jean Rouverol

Ruth

Hugh Beaumont

Hugh Beaumont

Mechanic (uncredited)

Don 'Red' Barry

Don 'Red' Barry

Bryan (uncredited)

Joseph Crehan

Joseph Crehan

Mayor Steven Andrews (uncredited)

Lloyd Corrigan

Lloyd Corrigan

Mr. Higby (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

corrupt politicianmob actionpolice raidillegal gamblingslot machinepublic service announcementcrime does not pay

About Jack Pot

Jack Pot is a drama, crime film released in 1940 exploring themes of corrupt politician, mob action, police raid, illegal gambling, slot machine, public service announcement. Directed by Roy Rowland, it stars Tom Neal, Ann Morriss, Edwin Maxwell. This entry in MGM's "Crime Does Not Pay" series deals with illegal gambling and bookmaking.

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