They're Always Caught
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| Original title | They're Always Caught |
| Country of production | United States |
| original language | English |
| Publishing year | 1938 |
| length | 22 minutes |
| Rod | |
| Director | Harold S. Bucquet |
| script | John C. Higgins |
| production | Jack Chertok |
| occupation | |
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They're Always Caught (dt. They are always in focus ) is an American short film from 1938 and part of MGM Series A Crime Does Not Pay .
action
Fletcher, mayor of a big city wants to fight displacement and corruption. He realizes that an accuser who is only after the headlines picks up only the small fish and puts him in danger with his inaction. Dr. John Pritchart runs the city's forensic science laboratory. His research methods check every clue using spectrographs. After examining even the smallest clues such as fibers and powder residues, he can solve the case.
Awards
In 1939 the film was nominated for an Oscar in the Best Short Film (Two-Reel) category.
background
The film premiered on July 3, 1938.
Web links
- They're Always Caught in the Internet Movie Database (English)