
While America Sleeps
Crime
Overview
An episode in the "Crime Does Not Pay" series. Dave Miller, an aircraft plant worker, is actually selling secret bomber plans to foreign agents. United States Intelligence Department agents plan to trap him and the spies he works for.
Top Cast


Dick Purcell
Dick Purcell
Dave Miller
Dick Purcell
Dave Miller


Lenita Lane
Lenita Lane
Mary Miller
Lenita Lane
Mary Miller


Egon Brecher
Egon Brecher
Klaus
Egon Brecher
Klaus


Frederick Vogeding
Frederick Vogeding
Spy Chief
Frederick Vogeding
Spy Chief
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