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The Public Pays

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7.0/10 • 10

1936-10-100h 19m

CrimeDrama

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.

Directors
Errol Taggart

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  1. Richard Alexander

    Richard Alexander

    Drunken Hood Who Knocks Over Milk Wagon (uncredited)

  2. Barbara Bedford

    Barbara Bedford

    Markovitz's Secretary (uncredited)

  3. Harry C. Bradley

    Harry C. Bradley

    Grocer (uncredited)

  4. Russ Clark

    Russ Clark

    Officer Jerry (uncredited)

  5. Betty Ross Clarke

    Betty Ross Clarke

    Paige's Secretary (uncredited)

  6. John Dilson

    John Dilson

    Milk Company Executive Moore (uncredited)

  7. Bess Flowers

    Bess Flowers

    Woman from the Relief Bureau (uncredited)

  8. Karl Hackett

    Karl Hackett

    Milk Company Executive Markovitz (uncredited)

  9. Robert Homans

    Robert Homans

    Officer Donovan (uncredited)

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
milkcoercionprotection racketsting operationracketracketeeringcrime does not pay