The Payoff

The Payoff

The Payoff

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The Payoff

"HE'S BACK AGAIN... The Fastest talking newshawk in his greatest role!"

1942

1h 14m

5.8(8 votes)

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Thriller

Crime

Mystery

Overview

The city's District Attorney is murdered, and a newspaper reporter investigates. He starts finding out that everything wasn't quite as cut and dried as it appeared to be.

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Cast & Crew

26 members

Acting

Lee Tracy

Brad McKay

Lee Tracy

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Tom Brown

Guy Norris

Tom Brown

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Tina Thayer

Phyllis Walker

Tina Thayer

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Evelyn Brent

Alma Dorn

Evelyn Brent

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Jack La Rue

John Angus

Jack La Rue

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Ian Keith

Inspector Thomas

Ian Keith

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Robert Middlemass

Lester Norris

Robert Middlemass

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John Maxwell

Moroni

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John Sheehan

Sgt. Brenen

John Sheehan

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Harry C. Bradley

Dr. Steele (as Harry Bradley)

Harry C. Bradley

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Forrest Taylor

Hugh Walker

Forrest Taylor

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Pat Costello

Pat - Reporter

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Steve Benton

Police Officer (uncredited)

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Roy Butler

Desk Clerk (uncredited)

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Noble 'Kid' Chissell

Hood (uncredited)

Noble 'Kid' Chissell

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Joe Gilbert

Gambling House Patron (uncredited)

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Dick Gordon

Gambling House Patron (uncredited)

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Bill Hunter

Pete - Night Club Bouncer (uncredited)

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Jack Kenney

Gambling House Cashier (uncredited)

Jack Kenney

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Carl M. Leviness

Typist (uncredited)

Carl M. Leviness

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King Lockwood

Reporter (uncredited)

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Tony Martelli

Croupier (uncredited)

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Merrill McCormick

Detective (uncredited)

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Harry 'Snub' Pollard

Stubby - Cab Driver (uncredited)

Harry 'Snub' Pollard

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Arthur Thalasso

Police Officer (uncredited)

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Herb Vigran

Reporter (uncredited)

Herb Vigran

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