Buyer Beware
1940, English. Directed by Joseph M. Newman.
This entry in MGM's "Crime Does Not Pay" series deals with shady companies selling fake merchandise.
- Runtime
- 0h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Joseph M. NewmanDirector
- Charles ArntLes Carter (uncredited)
- Hugh BeaumontInsp. Thomas' Assistant (uncredited)
- Egon BrecherChild's Father (uncredited)
- Charles D. BrownPolice Insp. William C. Thomas (uncredited)
- Helen BrownHelen Collins (uncredited)
- Ralph ByrdOfficer Halligan (uncredited)
- Ken ChristyMarty Vincent (uncredited)
- Gene CooganHood (uncredited)
- Carroll NyeGeorge Collins (uncredited)
- Frank OrthSmith (uncredited)
- Jack PennickPill Spilling (uncredited)
- Milburn StoneFredericks (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 17 August 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Julian Harmon
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Buyer Beware runs 20 minutes (0h 20m).
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Which OTT platform is Buyer Beware on?
Buyer Beware is streaming on History Vault in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Buyer Beware?
If you liked Buyer Beware, try Belly, The Asphalt Jungle, Beyond a Reasonable Doubt.
Who directed Buyer Beware?
Buyer Beware (1940) was directed by Joseph M. Newman and stars Charles Arnt, Hugh Beaumont, Egon Brecher.