You, the People (1940)

11/30/1940 (US) • 21m

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.

Top Billed 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

Barbara Bedford

Rooming House Diner

Harry Burns

Precinct Official Letting Henchmen In


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

mayor

crime boss

corrupt mayor

election fraud

mayoral candidate

mayoral election

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