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.
Starring
Richard Alexander, Barbara Bedford, Harry C. Bradley
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Richard Alexander stars as Drunken Hood Who Knocks Over Milk Wagon (uncredited) in The Public Pays.
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Year context
The Public Pays was released 90 years ago in 1936.
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 co...
The Public Pays is a Crime, Drama film with a runtime of 0h 19m.
CAST (20)
Richard Alexander
Drunken Hood Who Knocks Over Milk Wagon (uncredited)
Barbara Bedford
Markovitz's Secretary (uncredited)
Harry C. Bradley
Grocer (uncredited)
RC
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)
George Humbert
Italian Milk Dealer Simonelli (uncredited)
Cy Kendall
Police Chief John Carney (uncredited)
BL
Bert LeBaron
Racketeer (uncredited)
BL
Boots Lebaron
Sonny (uncredited)
Ivan Miller
Charles Paige (uncredited)
William Pawley
Kelly (uncredited)
Frank Puglia
Moran's Hood (uncredited)
JR
John Rice
Police Officer (uncredited)
Cap Somers
Police Officer (uncredited)
Edwin Stanley
John Allgren, Department of Justice (uncredited)
Paul Stanton
Moran (uncredited)
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What is The Public Pays about?
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.
How long is The Public Pays?
The Public Pays has a runtime of 19 minutes (0h 19m).
Who stars in The Public Pays?
The cast of The Public Pays includes Richard Alexander, Barbara Bedford, Harry C. Bradley, Russ Clark, Betty Ross Clarke.
What is the rating of The Public Pays?
The Public Pays has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 10 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Crime
Drama