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Respect the Law
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Respect the Law

Jan 4, 1941
0h 20m
★ 6.0

Overview

Shows how so-called "minor" lawbreakers can do more damage than major criminals.

Genres

Crime
Drama

Cast

Moroni Olsen

Dr. Walter Terriss

Moroni Olsen

Richard Lane

George Johnson

Richard Lane

Frank Orth

Peter Brennan

Frank Orth

William Forrest

Police Lieutenant Edward Macroy

William Forrest

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