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The Public Pays

7.0193619mMovieCrimeDrama

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.

DirectorErrol Taggart
WriterJohn C. Higgins
ProducerJack Chertok

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Cast · Directed by Errol Taggart

RARichard Alexander
Richard Alexander
Drunken Hood Who Knocks Over Milk Wagon (uncredited)
BBBarbara Bedford
Barbara Bedford
Markovitz's Secretary (uncredited)
HBHarry C. Bradley
Harry C. Bradley
Grocer (uncredited)
RC
Russ Clark
Officer Jerry (uncredited)
BCBetty Ross Clarke
Betty Ross Clarke
Paige's Secretary (uncredited)
JDJohn Dilson
John Dilson
Milk Company Executive Moore (uncredited)
BFBess Flowers
Bess Flowers
Woman from the Relief Bureau (uncredited)
KHKarl Hackett
Karl Hackett
Milk Company Executive Markovitz (uncredited)
RHRobert Homans
Robert Homans
Officer Donovan (uncredited)
GHGeorge Humbert
George Humbert
Italian Milk Dealer Simonelli (uncredited)
CKCy Kendall
Cy Kendall
Police Chief John Carney (uncredited)
BL
Bert LeBaron
Racketeer (uncredited)

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The Public Pays — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Public Pays?

The Public Pays isn't streaming anywhere in Philippines yet.

Is The Public Pays on Netflix?

No, The Public Pays is not on Netflix in Philippines as of September 2026.

Is The Public Pays on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Public Pays isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Philippines right now.

Where can I watch The Public Pays for free?

The Public Pays isn't streaming in Philippines yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Public Pays?

The Public Pays hasn't started streaming in Philippines yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 28, 1936. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.