You, the People
1940This 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.
Acted in
C. Henry Gordon
as John 'Boss' Bailey
Byron Shores
as Deputy William 'Bill' Wright
Paul Everton
as Mayor James W. 'Jim' Wheelock
Matt McHugh
as Albert 'Bert' / 'Perky' Perkins
Raymond Bailey
as Bailey Henchman
William Bailey
as Jim
Hugh Beaumont
as Pete
Barbara Bedford
as Rooming House Diner
Harry Burns
as Precinct Official Letting Henchmen In
Naomi Childers
as Radio Broadcast Spectator
Ken Christy
as Bailey Henchman
John Dilson
as Mr. Sanders
William Edmunds
as Louie, the Janitor
Robert Elliott
as Mr. Edward Gibbon
John Hamilton
as Frank Y. Carter
Edward Hearn
as Policeman
Thomas E. Jackson
as Vote Counter
Frank Orth
as Soda Jerk
Dick Rich
as Henchman
Henry Roquemore
as Liquor Store Owner
Emmett Vogan
as Ballot Inspector
Norman Willis
as Henchman
Will Wright
as Mr. Roberts