

Know Your Money
1940-01-27 · 20 min · ★ 8.2
This MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short tells the fictitious story of a bill counterfeiting ring and explores the government's attempt to curb counterfeiting.
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- Directors
- Joseph M. Newman
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Noel MadisonDominic
Dennis MooreSecret Service Agent Evans
Charles D. BrownGeorge D. Waldron
William EdmundsSamuel 'The Dutchman' Welker
John WrayBowers the Printer
Wade BotelerPolice Sergeant (uncredited)
Egon BrecherSamuels the Druggist (uncredited)
Frank OrthTobacconist (uncredited)
Emmett VoganLab Technician Welsh (uncredited)
Charles WagenheimBrand the Printer (uncredited)
E. Alyn WarrenPawnbroker (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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