Respect the Law

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

Cast

Moroni Olsen

as Dr. Walter Terriss

Richard Lane

as George Johnson

Frank Orth

as Peter Brennan

William Forrest

as Police Lieutenant Edward Macroy

Reviews

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Soak the Old

Part of MGM's "Crime Does Not Pay" series, this short film focuses on crimes revolving around pension scams.

⭐ 6.5

Buyer Beware

This entry in MGM's "Crime Does Not Pay" series deals with shady companies selling fake merchandise.

⭐ 6.6

Think First

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.

⭐ 7.7

Pound Foolish

An expose of attempts by wealthy people to avoid payment of customs duties. Part of the MGM "Crime Does Not Pay" series.

⭐ 8.0

Coffins on Wheels

Unscrupulous car dealers foist faulty and dangerous cars on an unsuspecting public.

⭐ 6.7

Sucker List

In this MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short, a man and his racketeer buddies devise a scheme to bilk those already seemingly desperate for money of what little they have.

⭐ 7.3

Keep 'Em Sailing

An FBI agent goes undercover to investigate the sabotage of American cargo ships.

⭐ 7.5

The Last Installment

In this MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short, a criminal idolizes the life of a famous gangster - unaware that his hero met a tragic end.

⭐ 6.7

Patrolling the Ether

1940. Sixteen year old Phillip is one of a number of amateur radio operators across the US, doing it purely as a fun hobby. He is informed by Bill Beck of the Radio and Intelligence Division (RID) of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that amateur international radio communication is now banned due to spying a result of the war in Europe. Beck, on behalf of the RID, asks Phillip, however, to continue to monitor the airwaves for suspicious activity.

⭐ 7.5

Know Your Money

This MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short tells the fictitious story of a bill counterfeiting ring and explores the government's attempt to curb counterfeiting.

⭐ 9.0

Buried Loot

An embezzler who expects to serve his time in prison and then pick up his buried loot is in for a surprise.

⭐ 6.4

Alibi Racket

How police interrogation cracks the "airtight" alibi of a criminal.

⭐ 6.2

Women in Hiding

In this Crime Does Not Pay series short, a young woman wants to save her baby, but is afraid of telling her parents and has no money to pay the hospital costs involved. She falls prey to a baby-for-sale racket with quack doctors performing their services.

⭐ 7.3

You, the People

This MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short features a big city crime boss's attempt to use his crime "machine" to fraudulently win reelection for the current corrupt mayor. By using several illegal tactics, and aided by voter apathy, the crime boss nearly continues his control of the city.

⭐ 6.2

The Luckiest Guy in the World

In this MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short, a man destroys his life through gambling debts and stealing company funds.

⭐ 6.6

A Gun in His Hand

In this MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short, a young man graduates from the police academy at the top of his class. He then teams up with some local thieves and uses his knowledge of police procedures to pursue a career of undetected crime.

⭐ 6.1

Forbidden Passage

This MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short looks at the U.S. Department of Immigration's efforts to halt the smuggling of illegal aliens into the country. Desperate immigrants, tired of waiting for legal entry, pay exorbitant fees and risk a grisly death to enter by illegal means.

⭐ 6.4

Foolproof

Starts with "Anderson Family" court trial where wife testifies on the murder of her husband, while the police investigation finds some interesting twists to the crime. Part of the Crime Does Not Pay series

⭐ 7.3

The Public Pays

In this MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short, a protection racket preying on milk distribution is broken through the persistence of law enforcement and the courage of a local businessman.

⭐ 7.1

A Thrill for Thelma

In this MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short, a young woman, wanting a life of luxury, takes the "easy" way, and winds up in jail.

⭐ 6.2