Buyer Beware
Synopsis
This entry in MGM's "Crime Does Not Pay" series deals with shady companies selling fake merchandise.
Top Cast
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Charles Arnt
Les Carter (uncredited)
Hugh Beaumont
Insp. Thomas' Assistant (uncredited)
Egon Brecher
Child's Father (uncredited)
Charles D. Brown
Police Insp. William C. Thomas (uncredited)
Helen Brown
Helen Collins (uncredited)
Ralph Byrd
Officer Halligan (uncredited)
Ken Christy
Marty Vincent (uncredited)
Gene Coogan
Hood (uncredited)
Carroll Nye
George Collins (uncredited)
Frank Orth
Smith (uncredited)
Jack Pennick
Pill Spilling (uncredited)
Milburn Stone
Fredericks (uncredited)
Charles Wagenheim
Doctor (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 17, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph M. Newman
- Screenplay & Story
- Julian Harmon
- Original Title
- Buyer Beware
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph M. Newman
Julian Harmon
Lester White
Adrienne Fazan
Jack Chertok
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph M. Newman
Director
Jack Chertok
Producer
Lester White
Director of Photography
Adrienne Fazan
Editor
Julian Harmon
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Buyer Beware.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Buyer Beware
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What is Buyer Beware about?
This entry in MGM's "Crime Does Not Pay" series deals with shady companies selling fake merchandise.
Who directed Buyer Beware?
Buyer Beware was directed by Joseph M. Newman.
Who stars in Buyer Beware?
The principal cast of Buyer Beware includes Charles Arnt, Hugh Beaumont, Egon Brecher, Charles D. Brown, Helen Brown.
When was Buyer Beware released and how long is it?
Buyer Beware was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 20m.