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Pound Foolish

Pound Foolish

Genres

Crime

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

20 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

27 January 1940

Country

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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