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Startling expose of modern racketeering!

The Public Pays

7.0 / 10 7.0 1936 19m

CrimeDrama

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.

Directed by Errol Taggart

VISUAL NOTES

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CAST

The people behind the story

Richard Alexander

Richard AlexanderDrunken Hood Who Knocks Over Milk Wagon (uncredited)

Barbara Bedford

Barbara BedfordMarkovitz's Secretary (uncredited)

Harry C. Bradley

Harry C. BradleyGrocer (uncredited)

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Russ ClarkOfficer Jerry (uncredited)

Betty Ross Clarke

Betty Ross ClarkePaige's Secretary (uncredited)

John Dilson

John DilsonMilk Company Executive Moore (uncredited)

Bess Flowers

Bess FlowersWoman from the Relief Bureau (uncredited)

Karl Hackett

Karl HackettMilk Company Executive Markovitz (uncredited)