Movie

A Criminal Is Born

★ 7.4(5)193821m

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Good to know

Director: Leslie Fenton
Release date: 1938-06-05
Runtime: 21m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

About A Criminal Is Born

A Criminal Is Born is a 1938 movie in the Crime and Drama genres, directed by Leslie Fenton, starring George P. Breakston, David Durand and Norman Phillips Jr.. It has a runtime of 21 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Criminal Is Born in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

George P. Breakston

Henry

David Durand

Rodney 'Rod'

Norman Phillips Jr.

Tom

Warren McCollum

Jimmy Wheeler

Joseph Crehan

Frank Wheeler

Dorothy Vaughan

Martha Wheeler

Eddy Waller

Cafe Owner Joe

Ben Taggart

First Shooting Victim

Harry Strang

Cop

Harry C. Bradley

Druggist (uncredited)

Eddy Chandler

Rod's Father (uncredited)

William Stack

Judge Charles Edwin Marshall (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

hold-up robberyyouth gangjuvenile crimecrime spreeweak parentcrime does not pay

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Criminal Is Born in New Zealand?+

A Criminal Is Born is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is A Criminal Is Born on Netflix?+

A Criminal Is Born is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is A Criminal Is Born?+

A Criminal Is Born has a runtime of 21 minutes (21 minutes).

Who stars in A Criminal Is Born?+

A Criminal Is Born stars George P. Breakston, David Durand, Norman Phillips Jr., Warren McCollum and Joseph Crehan.

When did A Criminal Is Born come out?+

A Criminal Is Born is a 1938 movie directed by Leslie Fenton.

What genre is A Criminal Is Born?+

A Criminal Is Born is Crime and Drama film.

Who directed A Criminal Is Born?+

A Criminal Is Born was directed by Leslie Fenton.