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The Wrong Way Out
Genres
DramaCrime
Overview
Two young people get married and run away, even though their parents advise them to build up their savings first. After they get settled they can barely make ends meet. When opportunity suddenly presents itself, they start on a downward spiral of crime.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
17 min
Release Date
1938-12-24
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
5
Vote Average
5.9
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Kenneth Howell
Windy Brown
Linda Perry
Ann Stevens Brown
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