Pound Foolish

1940

0h 20m

7.0(2 votes)

Crime

Overview

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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Cast & Crew

9 members

Acting

Neil Hamilton

Stephen Lancaster

Acting

Lynne Carver

Mrs. Marguerite Lancaster

Acting

Gertrude Michael

Mrs. Irene Reynolds

Acting

Victor Varconi

Victor Lestrade

Acting

Barbara Bedford

Mayor's Secretary

Acting

Don Castle

MGM Crime Reporter

Acting

Paul Everton

Mayor Porter Woolsey

Acting

Bess Flowers

Party Guest

Acting

William Tannen

Marshall-Agent in Antwerp

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