This MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short shows the role the crime laboratory plays in the solving of cases, and how even the smallest detail can become a major clue.
They're Always Caught (1938) is a crime film directed by Harold S. Bucquet, released on July 3, 1938 with a runtime of 22m. It stars Stanley Ridges, John Eldredge, Louis Jean Heydt and Charles Waldron. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
Stanley Ridges
as Dr. John Pritchard
John Eldredge
as Jimmy Stark
Louis Jean Heydt
as Eddie Diesel
Charles Waldron
as Mayor Fletcher
May Beatty
as Grocery Clerk (uncredited)
Helen Brown
as Eddie's Wife (uncredited)
John Butler
as Concession Stand Owner Montel (uncredited)
James Conaty
as Reporter (uncredited)
Neil Fitzgerald
as Forensic Assistant (uncredited)
Harrison Greene
as Fireman Sturber (uncredited)
Chuck Hamilton
as Detective (uncredited)
Mahlon Hamilton
as Man in Forensics Lab (uncredited)
Directed by Harold S. Bucquet, written by John C. Higgins and John C. Higgins, produced by Jack Chertok.
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 10 ratings.
Well as if you didn’t know already… crime does not pay! This edition from the MGM crime reporter tells us the story of a mayor determined to stamp out organised crime. The first five minutes illustrate to us that now he hasn’t his enemies to seek, and so when he ends up singing with the angels, we’re not surprised and the police forensic experts have quite a conundrum to solve. They do have an obvious candidate,…
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The main cast of They're Always Caught (1938) includes Stanley Ridges, John Eldredge, Louis Jean Heydt, Charles Waldron and May Beatty. The film was directed by Harold S. Bucquet. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
They're Always Caught was released on July 3, 1938 and runs for 22m.
They're Always Caught (1938) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
