A Criminal Is Born
Originally released in 1938. A Criminal Is Born is a crime/drama film. directed by Leslie Fenton. At just 21 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring George P. Breakston, David Durand, and Norman Phillips Jr.
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 5, 1938
87 years ago
Runtime
0h 21m
21 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
George P. Breakston
as Henry
David Durand
as Rodney 'Rod'
Norman Phillips Jr.
as Tom
Warren McCollum
as Jimmy Wheeler
Joseph Crehan
as Frank Wheeler
Dorothy Vaughan
as Martha Wheeler
Eddy Waller
as Cafe Owner Joe
Ben Taggart
as First Shooting Victim
Harry Strang
as Cop
Harry C. Bradley
as Druggist (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Criminal Is Born about?
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.
Who directed A Criminal Is Born?
A Criminal Is Born was directed by Leslie Fenton.
How long is A Criminal Is Born?
A Criminal Is Born has a runtime of 0 hours and 21 minutes (21 minutes total).
When was A Criminal Is Born released?
A Criminal Is Born was released on June 5, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Criminal Is Born?
The main cast of A Criminal Is Born includes George P. Breakston, David Durand, Norman Phillips Jr., Warren McCollum, Joseph Crehan.