
You, the People
1940-11-30 · 21 min · ★ 6.2
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.
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- Directors
- Roy Rowland
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
C. Henry GordonJohn 'Boss' Bailey
Paul EvertonMayor James W. 'Jim' Wheelock
Matt McHughAlbert 'Bert' / 'Perky' Perkins
Raymond BaileyBailey Henchman
William BaileyJim
Hugh BeaumontPete
Barbara BedfordRooming House Diner
Harry BurnsPrecinct Official Letting Henchmen In
Naomi ChildersRadio Broadcast Spectator
John DilsonMr. Sanders
William EdmundsLouie, the Janitor
Robert ElliottMr. Edward Gibbon
John HamiltonFrank Y. Carter
Edward HearnPoliceman
Thomas E. JacksonVote Counter
Frank OrthSoda Jerk
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