Doubtful Dollars

Overview

This government-sponsored educational film opens with a dramatic portrayal of a counterfeiting ring passing their fake bills to unsuspecting store owners. Then the head of the U.S. Secret Service, a branch of the Treasury Department, discusses efforts to prevent the counterfeiting of paper money, with emphasis on educating the public on how to spot fakes. This film concludes with a detailed examination of the parts of genuine bills contrasted with the likely defects commonly seen in counterfeit currency.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

December 9, 1945

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Motion Picture Bureau of the Affiliated Aetna Life Companies

Cast

Frank J. Wilson

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt4839566