Pound Foolish (1940)
An expose of attempts by wealthy people to avoid payment of customs duties. Part of the MGM "Crime Does Not Pay" series.
Director: Felix E. Feist
Genre: Crime
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: January 27, 1940
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Alan Friedman (Original Story)
- Doane R. Hoag (Screenplay)
- Felix E. Feist (Screenplay)
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
short film, crime does not pay
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Pound Foolish about?
- An expose of attempts by wealthy people to avoid payment of customs duties. Part of the MGM "Crime Does Not Pay" series.
- Who directed Pound Foolish?
- Pound Foolish was directed by Felix E. Feist.
- Who stars in Pound Foolish?
- Pound Foolish stars Neil Hamilton, Lynne Carver, Gertrude Michael, Victor Varconi, Barbara Bedford, Don Castle.
- How long is Pound Foolish?
- Pound Foolish has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is Pound Foolish?
- Pound Foolish is a Crime film.