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The Public Pays

193619 min 7.0 TMDBIMDb ↗Released

“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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Release / first air1936-10-10
Original languageEN
GenresCrime, Drama
DirectorErrol Taggart
WriterJohn C. Higgins
BudgetNot available
RevenueNot available
ProductionMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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10 cast members
Richard AlexanderRichard AlexanderDrunken Hood Who Knocks Over Milk Wagon (uncredited)
Barbara BedfordBarbara BedfordMarkovitz's Secretary (uncredited)
Harry C. BradleyHarry C. BradleyGrocer (uncredited)
Russ ClarkRuss ClarkOfficer Jerry (uncredited)
Betty Ross ClarkeBetty Ross ClarkePaige's Secretary (uncredited)
John DilsonJohn DilsonMilk Company Executive Moore (uncredited)
Bess FlowersBess FlowersWoman from the Relief Bureau (uncredited)
Karl HackettKarl HackettMilk Company Executive Markovitz (uncredited)
Robert HomansRobert HomansOfficer Donovan (uncredited)
George HumbertGeorge HumbertItalian Milk Dealer Simonelli (uncredited)

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#milk#coercion#protection racket#sting operation#racket#racketeering#crime does not pay

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