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DRAMA . 1930 . 1h 10m . 5.0/10

The Pay-Off_

"The final reward is DEATH!"

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.

Starring Lowell Sherman, Marian Nixon, Hugh Trevor
5.0/10
Rating
1h 10m
Runtime
1930
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The final reward is DEATH!

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.

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Cast
Lowell Sherman stars as Gene Fenmore in The Pay-Off.
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Year context
The Pay-Off was released 96 years ago in 1930.
Overview
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 u...
The Pay-Off is a Drama, Crime film with a runtime of 1h 10m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
70 min (1h 10m)
Country
Rating
5.0/10 (10 votes)

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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 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.
How long is The Pay-Off?
The Pay-Off has a runtime of 70 minutes (1h 10m).
Who stars in The Pay-Off?
The cast of The Pay-Off includes Lowell Sherman, Marian Nixon, Hugh Trevor, William Janney, Helene Millard.
What is the rating of The Pay-Off?
The Pay-Off has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 10 votes on TMDB.

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Drama Crime
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