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You, the People

56.67% | Nov 30, 1940 | Crime

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.

Featured Crew

Roy Rowland
Director
Douglas Foster
Original Story

Cast

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C. Henry Gordon
John 'Boss' Bailey
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Byron Shores
Deputy William 'Bill' Wright
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Paul Everton
Mayor James W. 'Jim' Wheelock
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Matt McHugh
Albert 'Bert' / 'Perky' Perkins
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Raymond Bailey
Bailey Henchman

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