An expose of attempts by wealthy people to avoid payment of customs duties. Part of the MGM "Crime Does Not Pay" series.
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Neil Hamilton as Stephen Lancaster
Lynne Carver as Mrs. Marguerite Lancaster
Gertrude Michael as Mrs. Irene Reynolds
Victor Varconi as Victor Lestrade
Barbara Bedford as Mayor's Secretary
Don Castle as MGM Crime Reporter
Paul Everton as Mayor Porter Woolsey
Bess Flowers as Party Guest
William Tannen as Marshall-Agent in Antwerp
Felix E. Feist Director
Doane R. Hoag Screenplay
Alan Friedman Original Story
Felix E. Feist Screenplay
United States 27 January 1940
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