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6.4 / 10(5 votes)IMDb194020mUnited States of America

Soak the Old

Synopsis

Part of MGM's "Crime Does Not Pay" series, this short film focuses on crimes revolving around pension scams.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

August 24, 1940

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Sammy Lee
Screenplay & Story
Douglas Foster
Original Title
Soak the Old
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
20m
Production Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Sammy Lee

Screenplay & Story

Douglas Foster

Director of Photography

Paul Vogel

Film Editing

Albert Akst

Producers

Jack Chertok

Department Leadership Roster

Sammy Lee

Sammy Lee

Director

Albert Akst

Editor

Jack Chertok

Producer

Douglas Foster

Screenplay

Paul Vogel

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Soak the Old.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Soak the Old

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

What is Soak the Old about?

Part of MGM's "Crime Does Not Pay" series, this short film focuses on crimes revolving around pension scams.

Who directed Soak the Old?

Soak the Old was directed by Sammy Lee.

Who stars in Soak the Old?

The principal cast of Soak the Old includes Ralph Morgan, George Cleveland, Cathy Lewis, George Lessey, Hugh Beaumont.

When was Soak the Old released and how long is it?

Soak the Old was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 20m.