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The Public Pays

The Public Pays

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Public Pays
  • Genres: Crime, Drama
  • Release Date: 1936-10-10
  • Runtime: 19 minutes
  • Rating: 7/10 (8 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.2961
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Richard Alexander

Richard Alexander

as Drunken Hood Who Knocks Over Milk Wagon (uncredited)

Barbara Bedford

Barbara Bedford

as Markovitz's Secretary (uncredited)

Harry C. Bradley

Harry C. Bradley

as Grocer (uncredited)

Russ Clark

Russ Clark

as Officer Jerry (uncredited)

Betty Ross Clarke

Betty Ross Clarke

as Paige's Secretary (uncredited)

John Dilson

John Dilson

as Milk Company Executive Moore (uncredited)

Bess Flowers

Bess Flowers

as Woman from the Relief Bureau (uncredited)

Karl Hackett

Karl Hackett

as Milk Company Executive Markovitz (uncredited)

Robert Homans

Robert Homans

as Officer Donovan (uncredited)

George Humbert

George Humbert

as Italian Milk Dealer Simonelli (uncredited)

Gallery

Movie scene

External Links

Keywords

milkcoercionprotection racketsting operationracketracketeeringcrime does not pay

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Public Pays?

The Public Pays is a Crime, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1936-10-10.

Who are the main actors in The Public Pays?

The main cast includes Richard Alexander, Barbara Bedford, Harry C. Bradley, Russ Clark, Betty Ross Clarke, .

Where can I watch The Public Pays online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Public Pays is available.

Is The Public Pays based on a true story?

Startling expose of modern racketeering!

What is the IMDb rating of The Public Pays?

The Public Pays has an IMDb rating of 7/10 based on 8 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Public Pays?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Public Pays?

The soundtrack was composed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Public Pays filmed?

The Public Pays was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Public Pays?

The total runtime of The Public Pays is 19 minutes.

Is The Public Pays suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Public Pays?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Public Pays.

Does The Public Pays have a post-credit scene?

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