The Payoff
HE'S BACK AGAIN... The Fastest talking newshawk in his greatest role!
5.9
9 votes
November 24, 1942
1h 14m
Overview
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.
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Cast
Lee Tracy
Brad McKay
Tom Brown
Guy Norris
Tina Thayer
Phyllis Walker
Evelyn Brent
Alma Dorn
Jack La Rue
John Angus
Ian Keith
Inspector Thomas
Robert Middlemass
Lester NorrisJohn Maxwell
Moroni
John Sheehan
Sgt. Brenen
Harry C. Bradley
Dr. Steele (as Harry Bradley)
Forrest Taylor
Hugh WalkerPat Costello
Pat - ReporterSteve Benton
Police Officer (uncredited)Roy Butler
Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Noble 'Kid' Chissell
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