
Soak the Old
Synopsis
Part of MGM's "Crime Does Not Pay" series, this short film focuses on crimes revolving around pension scams.
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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
Sammy Lee
Douglas Foster
Paul Vogel
Albert Akst
Jack Chertok
Department Leadership Roster
Sammy Lee
Director
Albert Akst
Editor
Jack Chertok
Producer
Douglas Foster
Screenplay
Paul Vogel
Director of Photography
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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.




















