Pound Foolish
1940, English. Directed by Felix E. Feist.
An expose of attempts by wealthy people to avoid payment of customs duties. Part of the MGM "Crime Does Not Pay" series.
- Runtime
- 0h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Felix E. FeistDirector
- Neil HamiltonStephen Lancaster
- Lynne CarverMrs. Marguerite Lancaster
- Gertrude MichaelMrs. Irene Reynolds
- Victor VarconiVictor Lestrade
- Barbara BedfordMayor's Secretary
- Don CastleMGM Crime Reporter
- Paul EvertonMayor Porter Woolsey
- Bess FlowersParty Guest
- William TannenMarshall-Agent in Antwerp
Details
- Released
- 27 January 1940
- Written by
- Doane R. Hoag, Felix E. Feist
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Pound Foolish runs 20 minutes (0h 20m).
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Which OTT platform is Pound Foolish on?
Pound Foolish isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 January 1940. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Pound Foolish?
If you liked Pound Foolish, try Johnny Dangerously, Fun with Dick and Jane, How to Rob a Bank.
Who directed Pound Foolish?
Pound Foolish (1940) was directed by Felix E. Feist and stars Neil Hamilton, Lynne Carver, Gertrude Michael.