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Foolproof(1936)
Status: Released
Date: 1936-03-07
73%
3 Votes
Time: 0h 20m
Overview:
Starts with "Anderson Family" court trial where wife testifies on the murder of her husband, while the police investigation finds some interesting twists to the crime. Part of the Crime Does Not Pay series
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: Foolproof
Top 6 Billed Cast
Niles Welch
John Harwood
Donrue Leighton
Mrs. Anderson (uncredited)
Stephen Chase
Terry Spencer (uncredited)
Stanley Andrews
Coroner's Inquest Judge (uncredited)
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Overview
Starts with "Anderson Family" court trial where wife testifies on the murder of her husband, while the police investigation finds some interesting twists to the crime. Part of the Crime Does Not Pay series
Release Date
1936-03-07
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