You, the People (1940)

You, the People (1940)

1940-11-30 United States of America 21 Min. PG-13
5.5 2 votes

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.

Cast

C. Henry Gordon is John 'Boss' Bailey
John 'Boss' Bailey
Byron Shores is Deputy William 'Bill' Wright
Deputy William 'Bill' Wright
Paul Everton is Mayor James W. 'Jim' Wheelock
Mayor James W. 'Jim' Wheelock
Matt McHugh is Albert 'Bert' / 'Perky' Perkins
Albert 'Bert' / 'Perky' Perkins
Raymond Bailey is Bailey Henchman
Bailey Henchman
Barbara Bedford is Rooming House Diner
Rooming House Diner
Harry Burns is Precinct Official Letting Henchmen In
Precinct Official Letting Henchmen In
Naomi Childers is Radio Broadcast Spectator
Radio Broadcast Spectator
Ken Christy is Bailey Henchman
Bailey Henchman
John Dilson is Mr. Sanders
Mr. Sanders