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You, the People

You, the People

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Crime

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

21 mins

Rating

5.75/10

Release Date

30 November 1940

Country

United States of America

Cast

C. Henry Gordon

C. Henry Gordon

John 'Boss' Bailey

Byron Shores

Byron Shores

Deputy William 'Bill' Wright

Paul Everton

Paul Everton

Mayor James W. 'Jim' Wheelock

Matt McHugh

Matt McHugh

Albert 'Bert' / 'Perky' Perkins

Raymond Bailey

Raymond Bailey

Bailey Henchman

William Bailey

William Bailey

Jim

Hugh Beaumont

Hugh Beaumont

Pete

Barbara Bedford

Barbara Bedford

Rooming House Diner

Harry Burns

Harry Burns

Precinct Official Letting Henchmen In

Naomi Childers

Naomi Childers

Radio Broadcast Spectator

Ken Christy

Ken Christy

Bailey Henchman

John Dilson

John Dilson

Mr. Sanders

William Edmunds

William Edmunds

Louie, the Janitor

Robert Elliott

Robert Elliott

Mr. Edward Gibbon

John Hamilton

John Hamilton

Frank Y. Carter

Edward Hearn

Edward Hearn

Policeman

Thomas E. Jackson

Thomas E. Jackson

Vote Counter

Frank Orth

Frank Orth

Soda Jerk

Dick Rich

Dick Rich

Henchman

Henry Roquemore

Henry Roquemore

Liquor Store Owner

Emmett Vogan

Emmett Vogan

Ballot Inspector

Norman Willis

Norman Willis

Henchman

Will Wright

Will Wright

Mr. Roberts

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