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The Public Pays
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The Public Pays

1936-10-10 · 19 min · ★ 6.9

Crime · Drama

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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Directors
Errol Taggart
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard AlexanderRichard AlexanderDrunken Hood Who Knocks Over Milk Wagon (uncredited)
Barbara BedfordBarbara BedfordMarkovitz's Secretary (uncredited)
Harry C. BradleyHarry C. BradleyGrocer (uncredited)
Russ ClarkOfficer Jerry (uncredited)
Betty Ross ClarkeBetty Ross ClarkePaige's Secretary (uncredited)
John DilsonJohn DilsonMilk Company Executive Moore (uncredited)
Bess FlowersBess FlowersWoman from the Relief Bureau (uncredited)
Karl HackettKarl HackettMilk Company Executive Markovitz (uncredited)
Robert HomansRobert HomansOfficer Donovan (uncredited)
George HumbertGeorge HumbertItalian Milk Dealer Simonelli (uncredited)
Cy KendallCy KendallPolice Chief John Carney (uncredited)
Bert LeBaronRacketeer (uncredited)
Boots LebaronSonny (uncredited)
Ivan MillerIvan MillerCharles Paige (uncredited)
William PawleyWilliam PawleyKelly (uncredited)
Frank PugliaFrank PugliaMoran's Hood (uncredited)
John RicePolice Officer (uncredited)
Cap SomersCap SomersPolice Officer (uncredited)
Edwin StanleyEdwin StanleyJohn Allgren, Department of Justice (uncredited)
Paul StantonPaul StantonMoran (uncredited)

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