The City of New York Police Captain Detectives Hewitt tells the story of Alan Saunders, one of the most unusual criminals of our time, in "A Crime Does Not Pay Subject" short..

Alright, so if you're not already into digging up old black-and-white short films, The Perfect Set-Up probably isn't going to be your next big obsession. But for those of us who like seeing how crime dramas used to be made, especially the 'Crime Does Not Pay' series, there's definitely some curious stuff going on here....


Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Edward L. Cahn

Harley Knoles
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"Alright, so if you're not already into digging up old black-and-white short films, The Perfect Set-Up probably isn't going to be your next big obsession. But for those of us who like seeing how crime dramas used to be made, especially the 'Crime Does Not Pay' series, there's definitely some curious stuff going on here. Others, well, they might just find it a little too on-the-nose for modern tastes. 🎬 Things kick off with Captain Detectives Hewitt. He’s telling us all about Alan Saunders, a gu..."
Robert Lees, Frederic I. Rinaldo
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