Pound Foolish(1940)
Pound Foolish Synopsis
An expose of attempts by wealthy people to avoid payment of customs duties. Part of the MGM "Crime Does Not Pay" series.
Pound Foolish (1940) is a crime film directed by Felix E. Feist, released on January 27, 1940 with a runtime of 20m. It stars Neil Hamilton, Lynne Carver, Gertrude Michael and Victor Varconi. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Felix E. Feist
- Writers:
- Alan Friedman, Doane R. Hoag, Felix E. Feist
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Pound Foolish Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Felix E. Feist, written by Alan Friedman, Doane R. Hoag and Felix E. Feist.
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Pound Foolish Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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Pound Foolish – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Pound Foolish online?
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Who stars in Pound Foolish?
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The main cast of Pound Foolish (1940) includes Neil Hamilton, Lynne Carver, Gertrude Michael, Victor Varconi and Barbara Bedford. The film was directed by Felix E. Feist. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Pound Foolish released?
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Pound Foolish was released on January 27, 1940 and runs for 20m.
Is Pound Foolish worth watching?
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Pound Foolish (1940) holds an average rating of 8.0 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.