Foolproof (1936)
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.4353 |
Directed By
Edward L. Cahn
TOP CAST
Niles Welch
John Harwood
Alonzo Price
Captain Halliday
Donrue Leighton
Mrs. Anderson (uncredited)
Stephen Chase
Terry Spencer (uncredited)
Stanley Andrews
Coroner's Inquest Judge (uncredited)
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