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The Public Pays (1936)

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.

Release: 1936-10-10
Runtime: 19 min
Rating: 7 / 10
Cast
Richard Alexander
Richard Alexander
Drunken Hood Who Knocks Over Milk Wagon (uncredited)
Barbara Bedford
Barbara Bedford
Markovitz's Secretary (uncredited)
Harry C. Bradley
Harry C. Bradley
Grocer (uncredited)
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Russ Clark
Officer Jerry (uncredited)
Betty Ross Clarke
Betty Ross Clarke
Paige's Secretary (uncredited)
John Dilson
John Dilson
Milk Company Executive Moore (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Bess Flowers
Woman from the Relief Bureau (uncredited)
Karl Hackett
Karl Hackett
Milk Company Executive Markovitz (uncredited)
Robert Homans
Robert Homans
Officer Donovan (uncredited)
George Humbert
George Humbert
Italian Milk Dealer Simonelli (uncredited)
Cy Kendall
Cy Kendall
Police Chief John Carney (uncredited)
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Bert LeBaron
Racketeer (uncredited)
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Boots Lebaron
Sonny (uncredited)
Ivan Miller
Ivan Miller
Charles Paige (uncredited)
William Pawley
William Pawley
Kelly (uncredited)
Frank Puglia
Frank Puglia
Moran's Hood (uncredited)
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John Rice
Police Officer (uncredited)
Cap Somers
Cap Somers
Police Officer (uncredited)