The read
It runs a compact 19m.
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
12 audience votes
Key crew
- Errol TaggartDirector
- John C. HigginsScreenplay
Cast
- Richard AlexanderDrunken Hood Who Knocks Over Milk Wagon (uncredited)
- Barbara BedfordMarkovitz's Secretary (uncredited)
- Harry C. BradleyGrocer (uncredited)
- Russ ClarkOfficer Jerry (uncredited)
- Betty Ross ClarkePaige's Secretary (uncredited)
- John DilsonMilk Company Executive Moore (uncredited)
- Bess FlowersWoman from the Relief Bureau (uncredited)
- Karl HackettMilk Company Executive Markovitz (uncredited)
- Robert HomansOfficer Donovan (uncredited)
- George HumbertItalian Milk Dealer Simonelli (uncredited)
- Cy KendallPolice Chief John Carney (uncredited)
- Bert LeBaronRacketeer (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
milkcoercionprotection racketsting operationracketracketeeringcrime does not pay