Foolproof(1936)
Foolproof Synopsis
Starts with "Anderson Family" court trial where wife testifies on the murder of her husband, while the police investigation finds some interesting twists to the crime. Part of the Crime Does Not Pay series
Foolproof (1936) is a crime film directed by Edward L. Cahn, released on March 7, 1936 with a runtime of 20m. It stars Niles Welch, Alonzo Price, Donrue Leighton and Stephen Chase. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Edward L. Cahn
- Writers:
- Marty Brooks, Richard Goldstone
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Foolproof Cast & Crew
Main cast
Niles Welch
as John Harwood
- Alonzo Price
Alonzo Price
as Captain Halliday
Donrue Leighton
as Mrs. Anderson (uncredited)
Stephen Chase
as Terry Spencer (uncredited)
Stanley Andrews
as Coroner's Inquest Judge (uncredited)
- John Marsden
John Marsden
Key crew
Directed by Edward L. Cahn, written by Marty Brooks and Richard Goldstone.
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Foolproof Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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Foolproof – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Foolproof online?
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Who stars in Foolproof?
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The main cast of Foolproof (1936) includes Niles Welch, Alonzo Price, Donrue Leighton, Stephen Chase and Stanley Andrews. The film was directed by Edward L. Cahn. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Foolproof released?
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Foolproof was released on March 7, 1936 and runs for 20m.
Is Foolproof worth watching?
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Foolproof (1936) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.