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Synopsis
In The Payoff is Murder, George Valentine receives a letter from Doris Wyatt, pleading for his help to prevent her husband, Johnny, from taking a dive in an upcoming boxing match. Johnny is a struggling fighter, and the fix is orchestrated by the notorious gangster Douglas Harger. Doris is adamant that Johnny should fight honestly, even if it means risking his life. She believes that the stakes are higher than just losing a match; they could lead to murder.
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