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Pound Foolish
Genres
Crime
Overview
An expose of attempts by wealthy people to avoid payment of customs duties. Part of the MGM "Crime Does Not Pay" series.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
20 min
Release Date
1940-01-27
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
7
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Neil Hamilton
Stephen Lancaster
Lynne Carver
Mrs. Marguerite Lancaster
Gertrude Michael
Mrs. Irene Reynolds
Victor Varconi
Victor Lestrade
Barbara Bedford
Mayor's Secretary
Don Castle
MGM Crime Reporter
Paul Everton
Mayor Porter Woolsey
Bess Flowers
Party Guest
William Tannen
Marshall-Agent in Antwerp
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