Soak the Old(1940)
Soak the Old Synopsis
Part of MGM's "Crime Does Not Pay" series, this short film focuses on crimes revolving around pension scams.
Soak the Old (1940) is a crime and drama film directed by Sammy Lee, released on August 24, 1940 with a runtime of 20m. It stars Ralph Morgan, George Cleveland, Cathy Lewis and George Lessey. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Sammy Lee
- Writers:
- Douglas Foster, Douglas Foster
- Producers:
- Jack Chertok
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Vogel
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Soak the Old Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ralph Morgan
as Peterson
George Cleveland
as John Arnold
Cathy Lewis
as Ruthie
George Lessey
as William Bowen, Narrator
Hugh Beaumont
as Detective (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Sammy Lee, written by Douglas Foster and Douglas Foster, produced by Jack Chertok.
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Soak the Old Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 5 ratings.
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Soak the Old – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Soak the Old online?
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Who stars in Soak the Old?
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The main cast of Soak the Old (1940) includes Ralph Morgan, George Cleveland, Cathy Lewis, George Lessey and Hugh Beaumont. The film was directed by Sammy Lee. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Soak the Old released?
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Soak the Old was released on August 24, 1940 and runs for 20m.
Is Soak the Old worth watching?
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Soak the Old (1940) holds an average rating of 6.4 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.