
Soak the Poor
Synopsis
This entry in MGM's "Crime Does Not Pay" series deals with racketeers shaking down small grocers and horning in on the relief tickets, forcing prices up with the consumers paying the freight.
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August 21, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harold S. Bucquet
- Original Title
- Soak the Poor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harold S. Bucquet
Department Leadership Roster
Harold S. Bucquet
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Soak the Poor
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What is Soak the Poor about?
This entry in MGM's "Crime Does Not Pay" series deals with racketeers shaking down small grocers and horning in on the relief tickets, forcing prices up with the consumers paying the freight.
Who directed Soak the Poor?
Soak the Poor was directed by Harold S. Bucquet.
Who stars in Soak the Poor?
The principal cast of Soak the Poor includes Leslie Fenton, Leon Ames, George Chandler, Byron Foulger, Carl Stockdale.
When was Soak the Poor released and how long is it?
Soak the Poor was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 16m.










