"THE PAY-OFF WAS MURDER!"

1946

0h 56m

4.3(12 votes)

Crime

Overview

Janet Spencer is driving down a country road when one of her tires blows out. This seemingly innocuous, everyday occurrence leads Linda into a labyrinth of murder, blackmail and intrigue.

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Cast & Crew

17 members

Acting

William Henry

Steve Morgan

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Linda Stirling

Janet Spencer

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Virginia Christine

Lola Carson

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Thomas E. Jackson

Police Lt. Milo Jones

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Barbara Woodell

Rita Armstrong

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Kenne Duncan

Sam Priestly

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Virginia Brissac

Martha, the Housekeeper

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Lyle Latell

Peter Musso, Henchman

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Ernie Adams

Frank Gary, Henchman

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Tristram Coffin

John Armstrong

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Arthur Space

County Coroner

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Robert Bice

Doctor

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Roy Barcroft

Blackmailer (voice) (uncredited)

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Symona Boniface

Landlady (uncredited)

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Ed Cassidy

Police Sergeant (uncredited)

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James Linn

Reporter (uncredited)

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Charles Sullivan

George - the Mechanic (uncredited)

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