Pound Foolish

Jan 27, 1940

0h 20m

★ 8.0

Overview

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

Genres

Crime

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Pound Foolish Trailers

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Cast

Stephen Lancaster

Neil Hamilton

Mrs. Marguerite Lancaster

Lynne Carver

Mrs. Irene Reynolds

Gertrude Michael

Victor Lestrade

Victor Varconi

Mayor's Secretary

Barbara Bedford

MGM Crime Reporter

Don Castle

Mayor Porter Woolsey

Paul Everton

Party Guest

Bess Flowers

Marshall-Agent in Antwerp

William Tannen

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