You, the People (1940)
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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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C. Henry GordonJohn 'Boss' BaileyByron 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 SpectatorKen ChristyBailey Henchman
John DilsonMr. SandersKeywords
Crime bossMayorMayoral candidateMayoral electionCrime-does-not-pay-seriesCorrupt mayorElection fraud
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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.
How long is You, the People?
You, the People has a runtime of 21 minutes.