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Know Your Money

1940-01-27 · 20 min · ★ 8.2

Drama · Crime

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 MadisonNoel MadisonDominic
Dennis MooreDennis MooreSecret Service Agent Evans
Charles D. BrownCharles D. BrownGeorge D. Waldron
William EdmundsWilliam EdmundsSamuel 'The Dutchman' Welker
John WrayJohn WrayBowers the Printer
Wade BotelerWade BotelerPolice Sergeant (uncredited)
Egon BrecherEgon BrecherSamuels the Druggist (uncredited)
Frank OrthFrank OrthTobacconist (uncredited)
Emmett VoganEmmett VoganLab Technician Welsh (uncredited)
Charles WagenheimCharles WagenheimBrand the Printer (uncredited)
E. Alyn WarrenE. Alyn WarrenPawnbroker (uncredited)

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