Drunk Driving (1939)
In this Crime Does Not Pay series entry, John Jones is an up and coming businessman who drinks too much but denies he has a problem. One day he mixes drinking and driving, and the tragic consequences hit very close to home.
Director: David Miller
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 22 min
Release Date: October 28, 1939
Cast
- Dick Purcell - John Jones
- Jo Ann Sayers - Mrs. Jones
- Richard Lane - Rick
- Granville Bates - Mr. Jenks (uncredited)
- John Dilson - Doctor (uncredited)
- Sarah Edwards - Driver (uncredited)
- Harrison Greene - Refrigerator Customer (uncredited)
- Robert Haines - Lab Tech (uncredited)
- Robert Middlemass - Inspector Doyle (uncredited)
- Phillip Trent - MGM Crime Reporter (uncredited)
Screenplay
Cinematography: Paul Vogel
Editing: Albert Akst
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
tragedy, drunk driving, crime does not pay
More Films by Director: David Miller
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Drunk Driving about?
- In this Crime Does Not Pay series entry, John Jones is an up and coming businessman who drinks too much but denies he has a problem. One day he mixes drinking and driving, and the tragic consequences hit very close to home.
- Who directed Drunk Driving?
- Drunk Driving was directed by David Miller.
- Who stars in Drunk Driving?
- Drunk Driving stars Dick Purcell, Jo Ann Sayers, Richard Lane, Granville Bates, John Dilson, Sarah Edwards.
- How long is Drunk Driving?
- Drunk Driving has a runtime of 22m (22 minutes).
- What genre is Drunk Driving?
- Drunk Driving is a Drama, Crime film.
- Where was Drunk Driving produced?
- Drunk Driving was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Drunk Driving?
- The themes of Drunk Driving include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.