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6.0 / 10(3 votes)IMDbNR19371h 8mUnited States of America

I Promise to Pay

“LOAN SHARK RACKET EXPOSED!”

Synopsis

A man goes to a loan shark to finance his family's vacation.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

April 21, 1937

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
D. Ross Lederman
Screenplay & Story
Lionel Houser, Mary C. McCall, Jr.
Original Title
I Promise to Pay
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 8m
Production Studios
Columbia Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

D. Ross Lederman

Screenplay & Story

Lionel Houser, Mary C. McCall, Jr.

Department Leadership Roster

D. Ross Lederman

Director

Lionel Houser

Screenplay

Mary C. McCall, Jr.

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for I Promise to Pay.

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Frequently Asked Questions About I Promise to Pay

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is I Promise to Pay about?

A man goes to a loan shark to finance his family's vacation.

Who directed I Promise to Pay?

I Promise to Pay was directed by D. Ross Lederman.

Who stars in I Promise to Pay?

The principal cast of I Promise to Pay includes Chester Morris, Helen Mack, Leo Carrillo, Thomas Mitchell, Wallis Clark.

When was I Promise to Pay released and how long is it?

I Promise to Pay was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for I Promise to Pay?

I Promise to Pay holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).