This classic government film about a ring of counterfeit money hustlers shows a lot of great footage of the money printing process and also display in detail how to detect counterfeit money. The Secret Service gets a great deal of camera time in the movie, which was filmed in the 1940s. This historic piece of video was incomplete at the time of digitization, so 16 minutes of this film is all thats available for our own historical purposes today. Dont miss out – take a rare glimpse at the history of counterfeit money in America.
Included Films:
Doubtful Dollars
Doubtful Dollars
Produced: 1940s
Length: 16 Minutes
This film describes the processes by which counterfeit money is disseminated into the economy. First, a comically stereotyped gangster is shown handing phony bills to his gang of hustlers, who are shown only from the neck down. Then, they go out to retail stores and buy something small and cheap with a big bill, effectively turning their fake bills into real ones with the change they receive. The last part of the film shows how to spot counterfeit bills so people dont get duped, and there is a fascinating look at a real mint where dollar bills are being made. The Secret Service has a large presence in the film.
