Foolproof

Foolproof

Foolproof

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Foolproof

1936

0h 20m

7.3(3 votes)

Crime

Overview

Starts with "Anderson Family" court trial where wife testifies on the murder of her husband, while the police investigation finds some interesting twists to the crime. Part of the Crime Does Not Pay series

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Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

The people behind it

Cast & crew

6 featured cast members

Starring

Niles Welch

Niles Welch

John Harwood

Alonzo Price

Captain Halliday

Donrue Leighton

Donrue Leighton

Mrs. Anderson (uncredited)

Stephen Chase

Stephen Chase

Terry Spencer (uncredited)

Stanley Andrews

Stanley Andrews

Coroner's Inquest Judge (uncredited)

John Marsden

Creative team

Directed by: Edward L. Cahn
Written by: Marty Brooks
Richard Goldstone

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