Think First

Sep 8, 1939

0h 21m

★ 7.0

Overview

Episode 24 of the Crime Does Not Pay series. Margie Smith (Laraine Day) works as a waitress at a drive in restaurant. She likes to date and look nice but on her salary, she can't keep up with everyone else. However, a friend shows her that stealing is easy, cool and lets you dress like success. At first, it works out just fine, but remember--this is a Crime Does Not Pay film and you KNOW she'll soon get caught and prosecuted.

Genres

Crime

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Cast

Joe

Marc Lawrence

Marjorie (Margie) Smith

Laraine Day

Ruth Nolan

Jo Ann Sayers

Susy Martin

Ann Morriss

Policewoman

Sara Haden

Crime Lab Technician

Truman Bradley

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5.0

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5.5

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5.5

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7.0

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6.0

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7.0

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5.8

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6.1

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6.7

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5.6

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6.3

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5.7

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5.8

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6.0

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