Doubtful Dollars (1945)

This government-sponsored educational film opens with a dramatic portrayal of a counterfeiting ring passing their fake bills to unsuspecting store owners. Then the head of the U.S. Secret Service, a branch of the Treasury Department, discusses efforts to prevent the counterfeiting of paper money, with emphasis on educating the public on how to spot fakes. This film concludes with a detailed examination of the parts of genuine bills contrasted with the likely defects commonly seen in counterfeit currency.

Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 16 min
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Production: Motion Picture Bureau of the Affiliated Aetna Life Companies
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films in Genre: Documentary

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What is Doubtful Dollars about?
This government-sponsored educational film opens with a dramatic portrayal of a counterfeiting ring passing their fake bills to unsuspecting store owners. Then the head of the U.S. Secret Service, a branch of the Treasury Department, discusses efforts to prevent the counterfeiting of paper money, with emphasis on educating the public on how to spot fakes. This film concludes with a detailed examination of the parts of genuine bills contrasted with the likely defects commonly seen in counterfeit currency.
Who stars in Doubtful Dollars?
Doubtful Dollars stars Frank J. Wilson.
How long is Doubtful Dollars?
Doubtful Dollars has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
What genre is Doubtful Dollars?
Doubtful Dollars is a Documentary film.
Where was Doubtful Dollars produced?
Doubtful Dollars was produced in United States of America.