You, the People (1940)

6.2/10 21 min Crime

Overview

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.

Cast

C. Henry Gordon

John 'Boss' Bailey

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

John Dilson

Mr. Sanders

William Edmunds

Louie, the Janitor

Robert Elliott

Mr. Edward Gibbon

John Hamilton

Frank Y. Carter

Edward Hearn

Policeman

Thomas E. Jackson

Vote Counter

Frank Orth

Soda Jerk

Dick Rich

Henchman

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