You, the People

Nov 30, 1940

0h 21m

★ 6.2

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.

Genres

Crime

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Cast

John 'Boss' Bailey

C. Henry Gordon

Deputy William 'Bill' Wright

Byron Shores

Mayor James W. 'Jim' Wheelock

Paul Everton

Albert 'Bert' / 'Perky' Perkins

Matt McHugh

Bailey Henchman

Raymond Bailey

Jim

William Bailey

Pete

Hugh Beaumont

Rooming House Diner

Barbara Bedford

Precinct Official Letting Henchmen In

Harry Burns

Radio Broadcast Spectator

Naomi Childers

Bailey Henchman

Ken Christy

Mr. Sanders

John Dilson

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