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You, the People
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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1940-11-30
Languageen
Runtime21m
Production

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

6.2(6)
•1940•21m

You, the People

Crime

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.

Director
Roy Rowland
Writing & Screenplay
Douglas Foster
Cinematography
Paul Vogel

Principal Cast

23 credited
C. Henry Gordon
C. Henry GordonJohn 'Boss' Bailey
BS
Byron ShoresDeputy William 'Bill' Wright
Paul Everton
Paul EvertonMayor James W. 'Jim' Wheelock
Matt McHugh
Matt McHughAlbert 'Bert' / 'Perky' Perkins
Raymond Bailey
Raymond BaileyBailey Henchman
William Bailey
William BaileyJim
Hugh Beaumont
Hugh BeaumontPete
Barbara Bedford
Barbara BedfordRooming House Diner
Harry Burns
Harry BurnsPrecinct Official Letting Henchmen In
Naomi Childers
Naomi ChildersRadio Broadcast Spectator

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