Drunk Driving(1939)
Drunk Driving Synopsis
In this Crime Does Not Pay series entry, John Jones is an up and coming businessman who drinks too much but denies he has a problem. One day he mixes drinking and driving, and the tragic consequences hit very close to home.
Drunk Driving (1939) is a drama and crime film directed by David Miller, released on October 28, 1939 with a runtime of 22m. It stars Dick Purcell, Jo Ann Sayers, Richard Lane and Granville Bates. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- David Miller
- Writers:
- Karl Kamb, Karl Kamb
- Producers:
- Jack Chertok
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Vogel
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Drunk Driving Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dick Purcell
as John Jones
Jo Ann Sayers
as Mrs. Jones
Richard Lane
as Rick
Granville Bates
as Mr. Jenks (uncredited)
John Dilson
as Doctor (uncredited)
Sarah Edwards
as Driver (uncredited)
- Harrison Greene
Harrison Greene
as Refrigerator Customer (uncredited)
- Robert Haines
Robert Haines
as Lab Tech (uncredited)
Robert Middlemass
as Inspector Doyle (uncredited)
Phillip Trent
as MGM Crime Reporter (uncredited)
Eddy Waller
as Slow Driver (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by David Miller, written by Karl Kamb and Karl Kamb, produced by Jack Chertok.
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Drunk Driving Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 10 ratings.
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Drunk Driving – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Drunk Driving?
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The main cast of Drunk Driving (1939) includes Dick Purcell, Jo Ann Sayers, Richard Lane, Granville Bates and John Dilson. The film was directed by David Miller. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Drunk Driving released?
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Drunk Driving was released on October 28, 1939 and runs for 22m.
Is Drunk Driving worth watching?
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Drunk Driving (1939) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.