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Tales of robbery, of violence, of murder - ripped from the headlines! Adapted from the long-running series of MGM film shorts, here are tales of real-life crime and punishment brought to vivid radio life! Americans have always enjoyed true stories of bad men versus good - the louder, the rowdier, and the bloodier the better - and even more so if they can include a solid moral. This series has it all! Come hear how con artists and contract killers get what's coming to them. Performers include Parker Fennelly, Everett Sloane, Donald Buka, Myron McCormick, and more.

Crime Does Not Pay was an anthology radio crime drama series based on MGM 's short film series which began in 1935 with Crime Does Not Pay: Buried Loot. The shows were transcribed at MGM's New York station, WMGM . Written by Ira Marion and directed by Marx B.Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradioListen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | PatreonRemember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. ...

Crime Does Not Pay was an anthology radio crime drama series based on MGM 's short film series which began in 1935 with Crime Does Not Pay: Buried Loot. The shows were transcribed at MGM's New York station, WMGM. Written by Ira Marion and directed by Marx B.Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradioListen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or ...

In this captivating exploration, the authors present a vivid portrait of a life shaped by crime, akin to the mastery of figures like Edison, Morgan, and Rockefeller in their respective fields. At the center of this narrative is Sophie Lyons, an extraordinary woman who stands out as one of the most remarkable criminals of modern times. Her life serves as a compelling testament to the truth that crime does not pay, illustrating how the same intellect and drive, when applied to honest pursuits, can lead to lasting wealth and respect. (From the Introduction)

Sophie Lyons was a “thief from the cradle”, as one Chief of Police said; at the early age of six years she had already been trained by her stepmother to be a pickpocket and a shoplifter. A beautiful child with engaging manners, she was sent out every day into the stores and among the crowds of shoppers, and was soundly whipped if she came out of a shop with less than three pocketbooks. “I did not know it was wrong to steal; nobody ever taught me that,” Sophie Lyons writes.

"Crime Does Not Pay" was a popular American radio crime drama series that aired from 1949 to 1951, originally sponsored by Lever Brothers' Rinso detergent. It was a pioneering show in its genre, creating a model for many future crime dramas both on radio and television.The show was based on MGM's short film series of the same name, which started in the 1930s and continued until 1947. These films were unique in their approach, featuring stories of crime and its negative outcomes, aimed at deterring criminal activity among viewers. The radio adaptation followed a similar format, dramatizing ...