The Public Pays (1936)

10/10/1936 (US) • 19m

Crime, Drama

Startling expose of modern racketeering!

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Richard Alexander

Drunken Hood Who Knocks Over Milk Wagon (uncredited)

Barbara Bedford

Markovitz's Secretary (uncredited)

Harry C. Bradley

Grocer (uncredited)

Russ Clark

Officer Jerry (uncredited)

Betty Ross Clarke

Paige's Secretary (uncredited)

John Dilson

Milk Company Executive Moore (uncredited)

Bess Flowers

Woman from the Relief Bureau (uncredited)

Karl Hackett

Milk Company Executive Markovitz (uncredited)

Robert Homans

Officer Donovan (uncredited)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

milk

coercion

protection racket

sting operation

racket

racketeering

crime does not pay

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