This MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short looks at the U.S. Department of Immigration's efforts to halt the smuggling of illegal aliens into the country. Desperate immigrants, tired of waiting for legal entry, pay exorbitant fees and risk a grisly death to enter by illegal means.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Addison RichardsFrank J. Maxwell | Frank J. Maxwell |
 Wolfgang ZilzerOtto Kestler | Otto Kestler |
 Hugh BeaumontClements | Clements |
 George LesseyAmerican Consul in Lisbon | American Consul in Lisbon |
 George ClevelandAnna's Father (uncredited) | Anna's Father (uncredited) |
 William EdmundsIllegal Alien Aboard Tugboat (uncredited) | Illegal Alien Aboard Tugboat (uncredited) |