The Pay-Off movie poster

The Pay-Off

"The final reward is DEATH!"

October 14, 1930 1h 10m 5.0/10 (10 votes)

Originally released in 1930. The Pay-Off is a drama/crime film. directed by Lowell Sherman. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Lowell Sherman, Marian Nixon, and Hugh Trevor

Synopsis

A thug robs a young engaged couple of their last few dollars. When the thug's gang boss hears of the robbery, he gives them back their money and takes them under his wing. The thug, resentful of the couple, plans to organize a mutiny against the gang's boss, but when he is killed in a botched robbery, the police focus their attention on the young couple.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 14, 1930 95 years ago
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Runtime 1h 10m 70 minutes total
User Rating 5.0/10 Mixed (10 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • RKO Radio Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Pay-Off about?

A thug robs a young engaged couple of their last few dollars. When the thug's gang boss hears of the robbery, he gives them back their money and takes them under his wing. The thug, resentful of th...

Who directed The Pay-Off?

The Pay-Off was directed by Lowell Sherman.

How long is The Pay-Off?

The Pay-Off has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).

When was The Pay-Off released?

The Pay-Off was released on October 14, 1930 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Pay-Off?

The main cast of The Pay-Off includes Lowell Sherman, Marian Nixon, Hugh Trevor, William Janney, Helene Millard.