A Criminal Is Born
Synopsis
An entry in MGM's Crime Does Not Pay series, this short tells the true story of how a young man, ignored by his parents, gets into a gang and starts a crime spree which leads to murder.
Top Cast
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George P. Breakston
Henry
David Durand
Rodney 'Rod'
Norman Phillips Jr.
Tom
Warren McCollum
Jimmy Wheeler
Joseph Crehan
Frank Wheeler
Dorothy Vaughan
Martha Wheeler
Eddy Waller
Cafe Owner Joe
Ben Taggart
First Shooting Victim
Harry Strang
Cop
Harry C. Bradley
Druggist (uncredited)
Eddy Chandler
Rod's Father (uncredited)
William Stack
Judge Charles Edwin Marshall (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 5, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie Fenton
- Original Title
- A Criminal Is Born
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie Fenton
Jack Chertok
Department Leadership Roster
Leslie Fenton
Director
Jack Chertok
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Criminal Is Born
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What is A Criminal Is Born about?
An entry in MGM's Crime Does Not Pay series, this short tells the true story of how a young man, ignored by his parents, gets into a gang and starts a crime spree which leads to murder.
Who directed A Criminal Is Born?
A Criminal Is Born was directed by Leslie Fenton.
Who stars in A Criminal Is Born?
The principal cast of A Criminal Is Born includes George P. Breakston, David Durand, Norman Phillips Jr., Warren McCollum, Joseph Crehan.
When was A Criminal Is Born released and how long is it?
A Criminal Is Born was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 21m.