The Public Pays (1936)
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Startling expose of modern racketeering!
In this MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short, a protection racket preying on milk distribution is broken through the persistence of law enforcement and the courage of a local businessman.
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Top billed cast
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Richard AlexanderDrunken Hood Who Knocks Over Milk Wagon (uncredited)
Barbara BedfordMarkovitz's Secretary (uncredited)
Harry C. BradleyGrocer (uncredited)Russ ClarkOfficer Jerry (uncredited)
Betty Ross ClarkePaige's Secretary (uncredited)
John DilsonMilk Company Executive Moore (uncredited)
Bess FlowersWoman from the Relief Bureau (uncredited)
Karl HackettMilk Company Executive Markovitz (uncredited)
Robert HomansOfficer Donovan (uncredited)
George HumbertItalian Milk Dealer Simonelli (uncredited)
Cy KendallPolice Chief John Carney (uncredited)Bert LeBaronRacketeer (uncredited)Keywords
Movie DNA
Genre affinityDrama · CrimeTheme affinityCoercion · Sting Operation · Protection RacketDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference344629Actor preference164967 · 197021 · 174471
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Frequently asked questions about The Public Pays
What is The Public Pays about?
In this MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short, a protection racket preying on milk distribution is broken through the persistence of law enforcement and the courage of a local businessman.
How long is The Public Pays?
The Public Pays has a runtime of 19 minutes.