A Criminal Is Born
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: A Criminal Is Born
- Genres: Crime, Drama
- Release Date: 1938-06-05
- Runtime: 21 minutes
- Rating: 7.5/10 (2 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.9704
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
George P. Breakston
as Henry
David Durand
as Rodney 'Rod'
Norman Phillips Jr.
as Tom
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)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Criminal Is Born?▼
A Criminal Is Born is a Crime, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1938-06-05.
Who are the main actors in A Criminal Is Born?▼
The main cast includes George P. Breakston, David Durand, Norman Phillips Jr., Warren McCollum, Joseph Crehan, .
Where can I watch A Criminal Is Born online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if A Criminal Is Born is available.
Is A Criminal Is Born based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of A Criminal Is Born?▼
A Criminal Is Born has an IMDb rating of 7.5/10 based on 2 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of A Criminal Is Born?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for A Criminal Is Born?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was A Criminal Is Born filmed?▼
A Criminal Is Born was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is A Criminal Is Born?▼
The total runtime of A Criminal Is Born is 21 minutes.
Is A Criminal Is Born suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to A Criminal Is Born?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to A Criminal Is Born.
Does A Criminal Is Born have a post-credit scene?▼
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