
The Payoff (1942)
1h 14m · 24 Nov 1942
HE'S BACK AGAIN... The Fastest talking newshawk in his greatest role!
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The city's District Attorney is murdered, and a newspaper reporter investigates. He starts finding out that everything wasn't quite as cut and dried as it appeared to be.
| Movie ID | 44284 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action, Crime, Mystery, Thriller |
| Director | Arthur Dreifuss |
| Main cast | Lee Tracy, Tom Brown, Tina Thayer, Evelyn Brent, Jack La Rue, Ian Keith, Robert Middlemass, John Maxwell |
| Release date | 24 November 1942 |
| Release year | 1942 |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 74 min (1h 14m) |
| Rating | 5.9 / 10 (TMDB) |
| Production house | PRC |
Director: Arthur Dreifuss
Writers: Edward Dein, Arthur Hoerl
Top cast
Lee TracyBrad McKay
Tom BrownGuy Norris
Tina ThayerPhyllis Walker
Evelyn BrentAlma Dorn
Jack La RueJohn Angus
Ian KeithInspector Thomas
Robert MiddlemassLester Norris
John MaxwellMoroni
John SheehanSgt. Brenen
Harry C. BradleyDr. Steele (as Harry Bradley)
Forrest TaylorHugh Walker
Pat CostelloPat - Reporter
Steve BentonPolice Officer (uncredited)
Roy ButlerDesk Clerk (uncredited)
Noble 'Kid' ChissellHood (uncredited)
Joe GilbertGambling House Patron (uncredited)
Dick GordonGambling House Patron (uncredited)
Bill HunterPete - Night Club Bouncer (uncredited)
Jack KenneyGambling House Cashier (uncredited)
Carl M. LevinessTypist (uncredited)
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