Torture Money

Torture Money is an American detective short film by Harold S. Bucquet from the year 1937. 9 He appeared as part of the series Crime Does Not Pay and received on January 18, 1937 a copyright entry.

Action

The police are a gang on the track, the insurance fraud operates in various cities on a large scale. They always go like before: a " victim " of the gang, which is drawn, is beaten up by the members. Then a car accident and will be deemed to represent the alleged victim by one of the gang associated lawyer who einklagt the gang the money. Paid witnesses of the " accident " make the perfect insurance fraud.

It manages a police officer to be included in the band, because he claims to be, among other things as a convicted cop hater. The victim of the next scam is always selected by drawing sticks. The cop pulls the short sticks and is the next victim, which must be " prepared " for the accident. The policeman can timely inform his men and the gang set a trap that will help all men are arrested.

Awards

Torture Money in 1938 with the Oscar in the category "Best short film (two rolls of film ) " excellent.

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