You, the People
1940•NR•21m•6.2•Released
Crime
This MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short features a big city crime boss's attempt to use his crime "machine" to fraudulently win reelection for the current corrupt mayor. By using several illegal tactics, and aided by voter apathy, the crime boss nearly continues his control of the city.
Director
Roy Rowland
Writer
Douglas Foster
Languages
English
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Cast
C. Henry Gordon
John 'Boss' Bailey
Byron Shores
Deputy William 'Bill' Wright
Paul Everton
Mayor James W. 'Jim' Wheelock
Matt McHugh
Albert 'Bert' / 'Perky' Perkins
Raymond Bailey
Bailey Henchman
William Bailey
Jim
Hugh Beaumont
Pete
Barbara Bedford
Rooming House Diner
Harry Burns
Precinct Official Letting Henchmen In
Naomi Childers
Radio Broadcast Spectator
Ken Christy
Bailey Henchman
John Dilson
Mr. Sanders
William Edmunds
Louie, the Janitor
Robert Elliott
Mr. Edward Gibbon
John Hamilton
Frank Y. Carter
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