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The Public Pays

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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

Status: Released

Released Date: 1936-10-10

Runtime: 19 mins

Director: Errol Taggart

Spoken language: English

Genres: Crime, Drama

Original title: The Public Pays

Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Production Countries: United States of America

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