Monday Morning Maybe

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A Criminal Is Born

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1938 | 21 min | Crime, Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Best for fans of a good con and anyone drawn to the darker side of the street. Half the pleasure is trying to spot the trick before the reveal. If you loved The Asphalt Jungle or The Place Beyond the Pines, start here.
The mood
Dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 21 min. Done before bedtime.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1938: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you like your heroes clean-cut.

An entry in MGM's Crime Does Not Pay series, this short tells the true story of how a young man, ignored by his parents, gets into a gang and starts a crime spree which leads to murder.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Leslie Fenton

  • George P. BreakstonHenry
  • David DurandRodney 'Rod'
  • Norman Phillips Jr.Tom
  • Warren McCollumJimmy Wheeler
  • Joseph CrehanFrank Wheeler
  • Dorothy VaughanMartha Wheeler
  • Eddy WallerCafe Owner Joe
  • Ben TaggartFirst Shooting Victim
  • Harry StrangCop
  • Harry C. BradleyDruggist (uncredited)