The Pay-Off (1930) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1930 · Film · ★ 5.3

The Pay-Off poster

Released in 1930, The Pay-Off is a drame and policier film directed by Lowell Sherman, running about 70 minutes. “The final reward is DEATH!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Un voyou vole un jeune couple fiancé de leurs derniers dollars. Quand le chef de gang du voyou apprend le vol, il leur rend leur argent et les prend sous son aile. Le voyou, plein de ressentiment envers le couple, envisage d'organiser une mutinerie contre le chef du gang, mais lorsqu'il est tué dans un vol bâclé, la police concentre son attention sur le jeune couple.

Who’s in it. The Pay-Off stars Lowell Sherman as Gene Fenmore, Marian Nixon as Annabelle, Hugh Trevor as Rocky and William Janney as Tommy, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Pay-Off has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In Royaume-Uni you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pay-Off page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Pay-Off tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch The Pay-Off (1930)?
In Royaume-Uni, The Pay-Off is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Pay-Off worth watching?
The Pay-Off holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame and policier. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Pay-Off?
The Pay-Off stars Lowell Sherman, Marian Nixon, Hugh Trevor, William Janney and Helene Millard.
When was The Pay-Off released?
The Pay-Off was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.