The Public Pays(1936)
Startling expose of modern racketeering!
The Public Pays Synopsis
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.
The Public Pays (1936) is a crime and drama film directed by Errol Taggart, released on October 10, 1936 with a runtime of 19m. It stars Richard Alexander, Barbara Bedford, Harry C. Bradley and Russ Clark. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Errol Taggart
- Writers:
- John C. Higgins, John C. Higgins
- Producers:
- Jack Chertok
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Public Pays Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Alexander
as Drunken Hood Who Knocks Over Milk Wagon (uncredited)
Barbara Bedford
as Markovitz's Secretary (uncredited)
Harry C. Bradley
as Grocer (uncredited)
- Russ Clark
Russ Clark
as Officer Jerry (uncredited)
Betty Ross Clarke
as Paige's Secretary (uncredited)
John Dilson
as Milk Company Executive Moore (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
as Woman from the Relief Bureau (uncredited)
Karl Hackett
as Milk Company Executive Markovitz (uncredited)
Robert Homans
as Officer Donovan (uncredited)
George Humbert
as Italian Milk Dealer Simonelli (uncredited)
Cy Kendall
as Police Chief John Carney (uncredited)
- Bert LeBaron
Bert LeBaron
as Racketeer (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Errol Taggart, written by John C. Higgins and John C. Higgins, produced by Jack Chertok.
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The Public Pays Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 12 ratings.
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The Public Pays – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Public Pays?
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The main cast of The Public Pays (1936) includes Richard Alexander, Barbara Bedford, Harry C. Bradley, Russ Clark and Betty Ross Clarke. The film was directed by Errol Taggart. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Public Pays released?
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The Public Pays was released on October 10, 1936 and runs for 19m.
Is The Public Pays worth watching?
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The Public Pays (1936) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.