Buyer Beware(1940)
Buyer Beware Synopsis
This entry in MGM's "Crime Does Not Pay" series deals with shady companies selling fake merchandise.
Buyer Beware (1940) is a crime and drama film directed by Joseph M. Newman, released on August 17, 1940 with a runtime of 20m. It stars Charles Arnt, Hugh Beaumont, Egon Brecher and Charles D. Brown. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph M. Newman
- Writers:
- Julian Harmon
- Producers:
- Jack Chertok
- Cinematographer:
- Lester White
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Buyer Beware Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charles Arnt
as Les Carter (uncredited)
Hugh Beaumont
as Insp. Thomas' Assistant (uncredited)
Egon Brecher
as Child's Father (uncredited)
Charles D. Brown
as Police Insp. William C. Thomas (uncredited)
Helen Brown
as Helen Collins (uncredited)
Ralph Byrd
as Officer Halligan (uncredited)
- Ken Christy
Ken Christy
as Marty Vincent (uncredited)
Gene Coogan
as Hood (uncredited)
Carroll Nye
as George Collins (uncredited)
Frank Orth
as Smith (uncredited)
Jack Pennick
as Pill Spilling (uncredited)
Milburn Stone
as Fredericks (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Joseph M. Newman, written by Julian Harmon, produced by Jack Chertok.
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Buyer Beware Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 6 ratings.
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Buyer Beware – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Buyer Beware online?
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Buyer Beware (1940) is available to stream on History Vault. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Buyer Beware?
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The main cast of Buyer Beware (1940) includes Charles Arnt, Hugh Beaumont, Egon Brecher, Charles D. Brown and Helen Brown. The film was directed by Joseph M. Newman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Buyer Beware released?
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Buyer Beware was released on August 17, 1940 and runs for 20m.
Is Buyer Beware worth watching?
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Buyer Beware (1940) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.