The Payoff
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Synopsis
The city's District Attorney is murdered, and a newspaper reporter investigates. He starts finding out that everything wasn't quite as cut and dried as it appeared to be.
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The Payoff (1942) - Trailer
Type: Clip • Published 2024-04-02
Top Cast
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Lee Tracy
Brad McKay
Tom Brown
Guy Norris
Tina Thayer
Phyllis Walker
Evelyn Brent
Alma Dorn
Jack La Rue
John Angus
Ian Keith
Inspector Thomas
Robert Middlemass
Lester Norris
John Maxwell
Moroni
John Sheehan
Sgt. Brenen
Harry C. Bradley
Dr. Steele (as Harry Bradley)
Forrest Taylor
Hugh Walker
Pat Costello
Pat - Reporter
Steve Benton
Police Officer (uncredited)
Roy Butler
Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Noble 'Kid' Chissell
Hood (uncredited)
Joe Gilbert
Gambling House Patron (uncredited)
Dick Gordon
Gambling House Patron (uncredited)
Bill Hunter
Pete - Night Club Bouncer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 24, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Dreifuss
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Dein
- Original Score
- Charles Dant
- Original Title
- The Payoff
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- PRC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Dreifuss
Edward Dein, Arthur Hoerl
Charles Dant
Ira H. Morgan
Charles Henkel Jr.
Jack Schwarz
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Dreifuss
Director
Edward Dein
Screenplay
Jack Schwarz
Producer
Ira H. Morgan
Director of Photography
Charles Henkel Jr.
Editor
Eugene Joseff
Costume Design
Charles Dant
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Payoff
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Payoff about?
The city's District Attorney is murdered, and a newspaper reporter investigates. He starts finding out that everything wasn't quite as cut and dried as it appeared to be.
Who directed The Payoff?
The Payoff was directed by Arthur Dreifuss.
Who stars in The Payoff?
The principal cast of The Payoff includes Lee Tracy, Tom Brown, Tina Thayer, Evelyn Brent, Jack La Rue.
When was The Payoff released and how long is it?
The Payoff was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for The Payoff?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Payoff was composed by Charles Dant.