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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1940-08-17
Languageen
Runtime20m
Production

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

6.5(6)
•1940•20m

Buyer Beware

CrimeDrama

Overview

This entry in MGM's "Crime Does Not Pay" series deals with shady companies selling fake merchandise.

Writing & Screenplay
Julian Harmon
Cinematography
Lester White

Principal Cast

13 credited
Charles Arnt
Charles ArntLes Carter (uncredited)
Hugh Beaumont
Hugh BeaumontInsp. Thomas' Assistant (uncredited)
Egon Brecher
Egon BrecherChild's Father (uncredited)
Charles D. Brown
Charles D. BrownPolice Insp. William C. Thomas (uncredited)
Helen Brown
Helen BrownHelen Collins (uncredited)
Ralph Byrd
Ralph ByrdOfficer Halligan (uncredited)
KC
Ken ChristyMarty Vincent (uncredited)
Gene Coogan
Gene CooganHood (uncredited)
Carroll Nye
Carroll NyeGeorge Collins (uncredited)
Frank Orth
Frank OrthSmith (uncredited)

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