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The Public Pays(Movie, 1936)

19min | Genres: Crime, Drama
The Public PaysRating: 3.5/5 (with 33 votes)
The Public Pays is a 1936 short crime film directed by Errol Taggart. In 1937, it won an Academy Award at the 9th Academy Awards for Best Short Subject (Two-Reel). The film is a dramatization of actual court records that tell the story of a gang's racketeering activities in the milk industry and its eventual defeat through the heroism of one dealer. ()
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Awards & Nominations for The Public Pays

Academy Award for Best Short Subject, Two-Reel Academy Award for Best Short Subject, Two-Reel

About The Public Pays

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.

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Additional Information

Production country: United States of America (USA)
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 1 language: English (EN)
Status: Released
Release date DE: 10/10/1936
Director: Errol Taggart
Producer: Jack Chertok
Screenwriter: John C. Higgins
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"Crime Does Not Pay No. 8: The Public Pays"

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WatchPlayStream ID: MOVIES:225457, Added: 04/29/2018, Last updated: 03/23/2024