The Payoff (1942)
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Directors
Arthur Dreifuss
Cast
Lee Tracy, Tom Brown, Tina Thayer, Evelyn Brent
The story
A special prosecutor goes after a syndicate involved in rackets and local corruption. He is murdered before he can bring his case to trial. Police reporter Brad McKay investigates, and uncovers a $100,000 bribe.
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Crime, crime film, mystery film
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