
You, the People
1940 · Movie · 21m · NR
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.
Ratings
IMDb
6.5/10
Key crew
- Roy RowlandDirector
- Douglas FosterScreenplay
Cast
- C. Henry GordonJohn 'Boss' Bailey
- Byron ShoresDeputy William 'Bill' Wright
- 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
- Ken ChristyBailey Henchman
- John DilsonMr. Sanders
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Themes
mayorcrime bosscorrupt mayorelection fraudmayoral candidatemayoral election























