
You, the People
21 minutes1940-11-30
5.7
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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

Byron Shores
Deputy William 'Bill' Wright

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

Ken Christy
Bailey Henchman

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

Henry Roquemore
Liquor Store Owner

Emmett Vogan
Ballot Inspector

Norman Willis
Henchman
