
Johnny Eager(1941)
A charming racketeer seduces the DA's stepdaughter for revenge, then falls in love.


Tom Neal
Frank Watson

Ann Morriss
Rocky's Moll

Edwin Maxwell
Rocky Fallon

Jean Rouverol
Ruth

Hugh Beaumont
Mechanic (uncredited)

Don 'Red' Barry
Bryan (uncredited)

Joseph Crehan
Mayor Steven Andrews (uncredited)

Lloyd Corrigan
Mr. Higby (uncredited)
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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