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Drunk Driving

1939Movie22 min

CrimeDrama
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

Summary

In this Crime Does Not Pay series entry, John Jones is an up and coming businessman who drinks too much but denies he has a problem. One day he mixes drinking and driving, and the tragic consequences hit very close to home.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Solo watch

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
David Miller
Written by
Karl Kamb
Produced by
Jack Chertok

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Facts

October 28, 1939 · 22 min · Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery

Released
October 28, 1939
Runtime
22 min
Content
Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Whip Pan, Downer Ending, Safe Driving Aesop +9

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Drunk Driving worth watching?"

Questions about Drunk Driving

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Drunk Driving worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.5).

Will I feel good after watching Drunk Driving?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Drunk Driving plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.