

Pound Foolish
1940-01-27 · 20 min · ★ 8.0
An expose of attempts by wealthy people to avoid payment of customs duties. Part of the MGM "Crime Does Not Pay" series.
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- Directors
- Felix E. Feist
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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- Status
- Released
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Neil HamiltonStephen Lancaster
Lynne CarverMrs. Marguerite Lancaster
Gertrude MichaelMrs. Irene Reynolds
Victor VarconiVictor Lestrade
Barbara BedfordMayor's Secretary
Don CastleMGM Crime Reporter
Paul EvertonMayor Porter Woolsey
Bess FlowersParty Guest
William TannenMarshall-Agent in AntwerpTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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