
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
as Drunken Hood Who Knocks Over Milk Wagon (uncredited)

Barbara Bedford
as Markovitz's Secretary (uncredited)

Harry C. Bradley
as Grocer (uncredited)

Russ Clark
as Officer Jerry (uncredited)

Betty Ross Clarke
as Paige's Secretary (uncredited)

John Dilson
as Milk Company Executive Moore (uncredited)

Bess Flowers
as Woman from the Relief Bureau (uncredited)

Karl Hackett
as Milk Company Executive Markovitz (uncredited)

Robert Homans
as Officer Donovan (uncredited)

George Humbert
as Italian Milk Dealer Simonelli (uncredited)
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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, .
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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.
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The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
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