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Smart Alecks

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Danny helps to capture a wanted criminal and receives a $200 reward. However, he has a falling out with the gang when they believe he should share the money with them. Complications ensue when the crook that Danny helped capture escapes from jail and comes looking for him.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 1942-08-07

Runtime: 67 mins

Director: Wallace Fox

Spoken language: English

Genres: Comedy

Original title: Smart Alecks

Production Companies: Banner Productions, Monogram Pictures

Production Countries: United States of America

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