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Foolproof (1936)

Genre : Crime

Runtime : 20M

Director : Edward L. Cahn
Writer : Richard Goldstone

Synopsis

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

Actors

Niles Welch
Niles Welch
John Harwood
Alonzo Price
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
John Marsden

Crews

Edward L. Cahn
Edward L. Cahn
Director
Marty Brooks
Marty Brooks
Story
Richard Goldstone
Richard Goldstone
Screenplay

Posters and backgrounds

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