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Pound Foolish
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Pound Foolish

1940 20 min ★ 8.0 (3) Released
Crime

An expose of attempts by wealthy people to avoid payment of customs duties. Part of the MGM "Crime Does Not Pay" series.

Original title
Pound Foolish
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
Revenue
Keywords 2
crime does not pay short film
Cast 9
Neil Hamilton

Neil Hamilton

Stephen Lancaster

Lynne Carver

Lynne Carver

Mrs. Marguerite Lancaster

Gertrude Michael

Gertrude Michael

Mrs. Irene Reynolds

Victor Varconi

Victor Varconi

Victor Lestrade

Barbara Bedford

Barbara Bedford

Mayor's Secretary

Don Castle

Don Castle

MGM Crime Reporter

Paul Everton

Paul Everton

Mayor Porter Woolsey

Bess Flowers

Bess Flowers

Party Guest

William Tannen

William Tannen

Marshall-Agent in Antwerp

Crew 2
Felix E. Feist

Felix E. Feist

Director

Felix E. Feist

Felix E. Feist

Screenplay

Gallery 6
US Release Dates 1

Jan 27, 1940

Theatrical

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