Torture Money
Synopsis
In this MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short, police go after a fraud operation that stages automobile accidents to collect insurance money.
Top Cast
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Edwin Maxwell
Milton Beacher
George Lynn
Larry Martin
Murray Alper
Little Davie Barkell (uncredited)
King Baggot
False Accident Witness (uncredited)
Margaret Bert
Nurse (uncredited)
John Hamilton
Capt. Michael Karnahan (uncredited)
Raymond Hatton
Henchman (uncredited)
Bernadene Hayes
False Accident Victim Debbie (uncredited)
Mary Howard
Nurse Barry (uncredited)
Mitchell Lewis
False Accident Witness (uncredited)
Roger Moore
Cabbie (uncredited)
Jason Robards Sr.
Alex Carmathy (uncredited)
William Royle
Chief of Police (uncredited)
Mel Ruick
Henchman Red (uncredited)
Charles Trowbridge
Dr. Morgan (uncredited)
Norman Willis
Henchman Doc (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 2, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harold S. Bucquet
- Screenplay & Story
- John C. Higgins
- Original Title
- Torture Money
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harold S. Bucquet
John C. Higgins
Jack Chertok
Department Leadership Roster
Harold S. Bucquet
Director
John C. Higgins
Screenplay
Jack Chertok
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Torture Money
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Torture Money about?
In this MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short, police go after a fraud operation that stages automobile accidents to collect insurance money.
Who directed Torture Money?
Torture Money was directed by Harold S. Bucquet.
Who stars in Torture Money?
The principal cast of Torture Money includes Edwin Maxwell, George Lynn, Murray Alper, King Baggot, Margaret Bert.
When was Torture Money released and how long is it?
Torture Money was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 21m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Torture Money?
Torture Money holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).