Buyer Beware (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1940, Buyer Beware is a drama and crime film directed by Joseph M. Newman, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. This entry in MGM's "Crime Does Not Pay" series deals with shady companies selling fake merchandise.
Who’s in it. Buyer Beware stars Charles Arnt as Les Carter (uncredited), Hugh Beaumont as Insp. Thomas' Assistant (uncredited), Egon Brecher as Child's Father (uncredited) and Charles D. Brown as Police Insp. William C. Thomas (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Buyer Beware has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on History Vault. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Buyer Beware page.
If you liked it. Fans of Buyer Beware tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Buyer Beware (1940)?
- In US, Buyer Beware is available to stream on History Vault. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Buyer Beware worth watching?
- Buyer Beware holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Buyer Beware?
- Buyer Beware stars Charles Arnt, Hugh Beaumont, Egon Brecher, Charles D. Brown and Helen Brown.
- When was Buyer Beware released?
- Buyer Beware was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.