A Criminal Is Born(1938)
A Criminal Is Born Synopsis
An entry in MGM's Crime Does Not Pay series, this short tells the true story of how a young man, ignored by his parents, gets into a gang and starts a crime spree which leads to murder.
A Criminal Is Born (1938) is a crime and drama film directed by Leslie Fenton, released on June 5, 1938 with a runtime of 21m. It stars George P. Breakston, David Durand, Norman Phillips Jr. and Warren McCollum. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Leslie Fenton
- Producers:
- Jack Chertok
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
A Criminal Is Born Cast & Crew
Main cast
George P. Breakston
as Henry
David Durand
as Rodney 'Rod'
- Norman Phillips Jr.
Norman Phillips Jr.
as Tom
- Warren McCollum
Warren McCollum
as Jimmy Wheeler
Joseph Crehan
as Frank Wheeler
Dorothy Vaughan
as Martha Wheeler
Eddy Waller
as Cafe Owner Joe
Ben Taggart
as First Shooting Victim
Harry Strang
as Cop
Harry C. Bradley
as Druggist (uncredited)
Eddy Chandler
as Rod's Father (uncredited)
William Stack
as Judge Charles Edwin Marshall (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Leslie Fenton, produced by Jack Chertok.
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A Criminal Is Born Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 5 ratings.
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A Criminal Is Born – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Criminal Is Born online?
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A Criminal Is Born (1938) is available to stream on TCM. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Criminal Is Born?
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The main cast of A Criminal Is Born (1938) includes George P. Breakston, David Durand, Norman Phillips Jr., Warren McCollum and Joseph Crehan. The film was directed by Leslie Fenton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Criminal Is Born released?
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A Criminal Is Born was released on June 5, 1938 and runs for 21m.
Is A Criminal Is Born worth watching?
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A Criminal Is Born (1938) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.