United States / Nov 24, 1942
HE'S BACK AGAIN... The Fastest talking newshawk in his greatest role!
1h 14min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
The city's District Attorney is murdered, and a newspaper reporter investigates. He starts finding out that everything wasn't quite as cut and dried as it appeared to be.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| John Maxwell | Moroni |
| John Sheehan | Sgt. Brenen |
| Harry C. Bradley | Dr. Steele (as Harry Bradley) |
| Forrest Taylor | Hugh Walker |
| Pat Costello | Pat - Reporter |
| Steve Benton | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Roy Butler | Desk Clerk (uncredited) |
| Noble 'Kid' Chissell | Hood (uncredited) |
| Joe Gilbert | Gambling House Patron (uncredited) |
| Dick Gordon | Gambling House Patron (uncredited) |
| Bill Hunter | Pete - Night Club Bouncer (uncredited) |
| Jack Kenney | Gambling House Cashier (uncredited) |
| Carl M. Leviness | Typist (uncredited) |
| King Lockwood | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Tony Martelli | Croupier (uncredited) |
| Merrill McCormick | Detective (uncredited) |
| Harry 'Snub' Pollard | Stubby - Cab Driver (uncredited) |
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| Arthur Thalasso | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Herb Vigran | Reporter (uncredited) |
Genres
ActionThrillerCrimeMystery
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Payoff |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | PRC |
| Release date | 24 novembre 1942 |
| Production | Jack Schwarz, Harry D. Edwards |
| Writer | Arthur Hoerl, Edward Dein |
| Editing | Charles Henkel Jr. |
| Cinematography | Ira H. Morgan |
| Assistant directors | Eddie Davis, Arthur Dreifuss |
| Camera operators | Ira H. Morgan |
| Additional photography | Ira H. Morgan |
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| Music | Charles Dant, Ben Winkler |
| Sound | Charles Dant, Ben Winkler |
| Costume design | Eugene Joseff |
| Makeup | Eugene Joseff |
| Hairstyling | Eugene Joseff |
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