Movie: Pound Foolish

Top 9 Billed Cast

Neil Hamilton
Neil Hamilton

Stephen Lancaster

Lynne Carver
Lynne Carver

Mrs. Marguerite Lancaster

Gertrude Michael
Gertrude Michael

Mrs. Irene Reynolds

Victor Varconi
Victor Varconi

Victor Lestrade

Barbara Bedford
Barbara Bedford

Mayor's Secretary

Don Castle
Don Castle

MGM Crime Reporter

Paul Everton
Paul Everton

Mayor Porter Woolsey

Bess Flowers
Bess Flowers

Party Guest

William Tannen
William Tannen

Marshall-Agent in Antwerp

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

  • Release Date

    1940-01-27

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    8

  • Rating:

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  • Languages:

    English
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