The Public Pays(1936)
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.
Movie: The Public Pays
Top 10 Billed Cast
Drunken Hood Who Knocks Over Milk Wagon (uncredited)
Markovitz's Secretary (uncredited)
Grocer (uncredited)
Paige's Secretary (uncredited)
Milk Company Executive Moore (uncredited)
Woman from the Relief Bureau (uncredited)
Milk Company Executive Markovitz (uncredited)
Officer Donovan (uncredited)
Italian Milk Dealer Simonelli (uncredited)
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