Pound Foolish

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

Cast

Neil Hamilton

as Stephen Lancaster

Lynne Carver

as Mrs. Marguerite Lancaster

Gertrude Michael

as Mrs. Irene Reynolds

Victor Varconi

as Victor Lestrade

Barbara Bedford

as Mayor's Secretary

Don Castle

as MGM Crime Reporter

Paul Everton

as Mayor Porter Woolsey

Bess Flowers

as Party Guest

William Tannen

as Marshall-Agent in Antwerp

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