Drunk Driving
Synopsis
In this Crime Does Not Pay series entry, John Jones is an up and coming businessman who drinks too much but denies he has a problem. One day he mixes drinking and driving, and the tragic consequences hit very close to home.
Top Cast
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Dick Purcell
John Jones
Jo Ann Sayers
Mrs. Jones
Richard Lane
Rick
Granville Bates
Mr. Jenks (uncredited)
John Dilson
Doctor (uncredited)
Sarah Edwards
Driver (uncredited)
Harrison Greene
Refrigerator Customer (uncredited)
Robert Haines
Lab Tech (uncredited)
Robert Middlemass
Inspector Doyle (uncredited)
Phillip Trent
MGM Crime Reporter (uncredited)
Eddy Waller
Slow Driver (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 28, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- Karl Kamb
- Original Title
- Drunk Driving
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Miller
Karl Kamb
Paul Vogel
Albert Akst
Jack Chertok
Department Leadership Roster
David Miller
Director
Karl Kamb
Screenplay
Jack Chertok
Producer
Paul Vogel
Director of Photography
Albert Akst
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Drunk Driving
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What is Drunk Driving about?
In this Crime Does Not Pay series entry, John Jones is an up and coming businessman who drinks too much but denies he has a problem. One day he mixes drinking and driving, and the tragic consequences hit very close to home.
Who directed Drunk Driving?
Drunk Driving was directed by David Miller.
Who stars in Drunk Driving?
The principal cast of Drunk Driving includes Dick Purcell, Jo Ann Sayers, Richard Lane, Granville Bates, John Dilson.
When was Drunk Driving released and how long is it?
Drunk Driving was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 22m.