You, the People
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.
1940-11-30
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Cast
Director
Roy Rowland
C. Henry Gordon as John 'Boss' Bailey
Paul Everton as Mayor James W. 'Jim' Wheelock
Matt McHugh as Albert 'Bert' / 'Perky' Perkins
Raymond Bailey as Bailey Henchman
William Bailey as Jim
Hugh Beaumont as Pete
Barbara Bedford as Rooming House Diner
Harry Burns as Precinct Official Letting Henchmen In
Naomi Childers as Radio Broadcast Spectator
John Dilson as Mr. Sanders
William Edmunds as Louie, the Janitor
Robert Elliott as Mr. Edward Gibbon
John Hamilton as Frank Y. Carter
Edward Hearn as Policeman
Thomas E. Jackson as Vote Counter
Frank Orth as Soda Jerk
Dick Rich as Henchman
Emmett Vogan as Ballot Inspector
Norman Willis as Henchman
Will Wright as Mr. Roberts