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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.

Top Cast

  • Richard Alexander

    Richard Alexander

    Drunken Hood Who Knocks Over Milk Wagon (uncredited)

  • Barbara Bedford

    Barbara Bedford

    Markovitz's Secretary (uncredited)

  • Harry C. Bradley

    Harry C. Bradley

    Grocer (uncredited)

  • Russ Clark

    Russ Clark

    Officer Jerry (uncredited)

  • Betty Ross Clarke

    Betty Ross Clarke

    Paige's Secretary (uncredited)

  • John Dilson

    John Dilson

    Milk Company Executive Moore (uncredited)

  • Bess Flowers

    Bess Flowers

    Woman from the Relief Bureau (uncredited)

  • Karl Hackett

    Karl Hackett

    Milk Company Executive Markovitz (uncredited)

  • Robert Homans

    Robert Homans

    Officer Donovan (uncredited)

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.

Rating

7.1 / 10
11 Reviews
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