Soak the Poor(1937)
Soak the Poor Synopsis
This entry in MGM's "Crime Does Not Pay" series deals with racketeers shaking down small grocers and horning in on the relief tickets, forcing prices up with the consumers paying the freight.
Soak the Poor (1937) is a crime film directed by Harold S. Bucquet, released on August 21, 1937 with a runtime of 16m. It stars Leslie Fenton, Leon Ames, George Chandler and Byron Foulger. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Harold S. Bucquet
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Soak the Poor Cast & Crew
Main cast
Leslie Fenton
as Nick Garvey
Leon Ames
as Special Investigator Stanton
George Chandler
as Briggs (uncredited)
Byron Foulger
as Grocer (uncredited)
Carl Stockdale
as Citizen (uncredited)
Phillip Trent
as MGM Crime Reporter (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Harold S. Bucquet.
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Soak the Poor Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 5 ratings.
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Soak the Poor – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Soak the Poor?
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The main cast of Soak the Poor (1937) includes Leslie Fenton, Leon Ames, George Chandler, Byron Foulger and Carl Stockdale. The film was directed by Harold S. Bucquet. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Soak the Poor released?
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Soak the Poor was released on August 21, 1937 and runs for 16m.
Is Soak the Poor worth watching?
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Soak the Poor (1937) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.