The Public Pays
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The Public Pays is a 1936 short crime film
directed by Errol Taggart. It won an Academy Award in 1937
for Best Short Subject (Two-Reel)
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Crime film
Crime films are films which focus on the lives of criminals. The stylistic approach to a crime film varies from realistic portrayals of real-life criminal figures, to the far-fetched evil doings of imaginary arch-villains. Criminal acts are almost always glorified in these movies.- Plays and films...
directed by Errol Taggart. It won an Academy Award in 1937
9th Academy Awards
The 9th Academy Awards were held on March 4, 1937 at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California. They were hosted by George Jessel. This ceremony marked the first time in which the categories of Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress were awarded.My Man Godfrey became the first film...
for Best Short Subject (Two-Reel)
Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film
This name for the Academy Award for Live Action Short Film was introduced in 1974. For the three preceding years it was known as "Short Subjects, Live Action Films." The term "Short Subjects, Live Action Subjects" was used from 1957 until 1970. From 1936 until 1956 there were two separate...
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Cast
- Richard AlexanderRichard Alexander (actor)Richard Alexander was an American character actor. Born in Dallas, Texas, Alexander appeared in numerous film serials such as Flash Gordon and Zorro Rides Again, as well as a leading role in All Quiet on the Western Front. He is buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.-References:...
- Drunken Hood Who Knocks Over Milk Wagon (uncredited) - Barbara BedfordBarbara Bedford (actor)Barbara Bedford was born in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin and was educated in Chicago, where she graduated from Lake View High School....
- Markovitz's Secretary (uncredited) - Harry C. BradleyHarry C. BradleyHarry C. Bradley was an American painter of pin-up art.Not much is known about Bradley. He was a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania based artist working in the 1940s and 1950s. He painted one of the most successful and enduring pin-up images of all time, Sitting Pretty, for Joseph C. Hoover and Sons of...
- Grocer (uncredited) - Betty Ross ClarkeBetty Ross ClarkeBetty Ross Clarke , was an American actress. She appeared in 33 films between 1920 and 1940. Her most noteworthy silent film was the 1920 Fox Film If I Were King with William Farnum...
- Paige's Secretary (uncredited) - Russ Clark - Bit Part (uncredited)
- John Dilson - Moore, Milk Company Executive (uncredited)
- Bess FlowersBess FlowersBess Flowers was an American actress. By some counts considered the most prolific actress in the history of Hollywood, she was known as "The Queen of the Hollywood Extras," appearing in over 700 movies in her 41 year career....
- Bit (uncredited) - Karl Hackett - Markovitz, Milk Company Executive (uncredited)
- Robert HomansRobert HomansRobert Edward Homans was an American film actor. He appeared in some 400 films between 1917 and 1946.He was born in Malden, Massachusetts and died in Los Angeles, California from a heart attack.-Selected filmography:...
- Cop (uncredited) - George Humbert - Simonelli, Italian Milk Dealer (uncredited)
- Cy KendallCy KendallCy Kendall was an American film actor. He appeared in over 140 films between 1935 and 1950.Kendall's heavy-set, square-jawed appearance and deep voice were perfect for wiseguy roles such as policemen and police chiefs, wardens, military officers, bartenders, reporters, and mobsters.He was born...
- Police Chief John Carney (uncredited) - Ivan Miller - Charles Paige (uncredited)
- William Pawley - Kelly (uncredited)
- Frank PugliaFrank PugliaFrank Puglia was an Italian film actor. Puglia had small but memorable roles in films including Casablanca and 1942's The Jungle Book. Born in Sicily, the actor started his career as a teen on stage in Italian operas. He emigrated to the U.S...
- Moran's Hood (uncredited) - Edwin StanleyEdwin StanleyEdwin Stanley , was an American film actor. He appeared in over 230 films between 1916 and 1946.He was born in Chicago, Illinois, and died in Hollywood, California.-Selected filmography:...
- John Allgren, Department of Justice (uncredited) - Paul Stanton - Moran (uncredited)
- Ben TaggartBen TaggartBen Taggart was an American actor.His first movie was The Woman Next Door in 1915; from 1931 to 1945 he appeared in a number of minor roles, listed as "uncredited" on IMDB. Credited roles include The House That Shadows Built as Mr...
- Cop (uncredited) - Phillip Trent - MGM Reporter (uncredited)
- Emmett VoganEmmett VoganEmmett Vogan was an American actor with almost 500 film appearances from 1934–1954, making him one of the most prolific actors of all time.-External links:...
- Ardley, Moran's Assistant (uncredited) - Frederick Vogeding - Dickman, Milk Company Executive (uncredited)
- Eddy WallerEddy WallerEdward C. "Eddy" Waller was an American film and television actor. He was born in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.-Career:...
- The Association's Landlord (uncredited)