You, the People (1940)

You, the People

1940

Crime

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director

Roy Rowland

Cast

Barbara Bedford as Rooming House Diner

Byron Shores as Deputy William 'Bill' Wright

C. Henry Gordon as John 'Boss' Bailey

Harry Burns as Precinct Official Letting Henchmen In

Hugh Beaumont as Pete

Matt McHugh as Albert 'Bert' / 'Perky' Perkins

Naomi Childers as Radio Broadcast Spectator

Paul Everton as Mayor James W. 'Jim' Wheelock