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Pound Foolish

1940-01-27 · 20 min · ★ 8.0

Crime

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 HamiltonNeil HamiltonStephen Lancaster
Lynne CarverLynne CarverMrs. Marguerite Lancaster
Gertrude MichaelGertrude MichaelMrs. Irene Reynolds
Victor VarconiVictor VarconiVictor Lestrade
Barbara BedfordBarbara BedfordMayor's Secretary
Don CastleDon CastleMGM Crime Reporter
Paul EvertonPaul EvertonMayor Porter Woolsey
Bess FlowersBess FlowersParty Guest
William TannenWilliam TannenMarshall-Agent in Antwerp

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