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.
You, the People (1940)
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Top Billed Cast
View allC. Henry Gordon
John 'Boss' Bailey
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Byron Shores
Deputy William 'Bill' Wright
Paul Everton
Mayor James W. 'Jim' Wheelock
Matt McHugh
Albert 'Bert' / 'Perky' Perkins
Raymond Bailey
Bailey Henchman
Hugh Beaumont
Pete
Barbara Bedford
Rooming House Diner
Harry Burns
Precinct Official Letting Henchmen In