About this movie
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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hold-up robbery
youth gang
juvenile crime
crime spree
weak parent
crime does not pay
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Questions about A Criminal Is Born
How long is A Criminal Is Born?
A Criminal Is Born has a runtime of 21m ( and 21 minutes).
Who directed A Criminal Is Born?
A Criminal Is Born was directed by Leslie Fenton and released in 1938.
What genre is A Criminal Is Born?
A Criminal Is Born is a Crime, Drama film (1938).
Who stars in A Criminal Is Born?
The cast of A Criminal Is Born includes George P. Breakston, David Durand, Norman Phillips Jr., Warren McCollum, Joseph Crehan.
What is the TMDB rating for A Criminal Is Born?
A Criminal Is Born has a TMDB rating of 7.8/10 based on 4 votes.
