Movie Description
You, the People
(1940)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Roy Rowland
- Cast : C. Henry Gordon,Byron Shores,Paul Everton,Matt McHugh,Raymond Bailey,William Bailey,Hugh Beaumont,Barbara Bedford,Harry Burns,Naomi Childers,Ken Christy,John Dilson,William Edmunds,Robert Elliott,John Hamilton,Edward Hearn,Thomas E. Jackson,Frank Orth,Dick Rich,Henry Roquemore,Emmett Vogan,Norman Willis,Will Wright
Cast
John 'Boss' Bailey
Deputy William 'Bill' Wright
Mayor James W. 'Jim' Wheelock
Albert 'Bert' / 'Perky' Perkins
Bailey Henchman
Jim
Pete
Rooming House Diner
Precinct Official Letting Henchmen In
Radio Broadcast Spectator
Bailey Henchman
Mr. Sanders
Louie, the Janitor
Mr. Edward Gibbon
Frank Y. Carter
Policeman
Vote Counter
Soda Jerk
Henchman
Liquor Store Owner
Ballot Inspector
Henchman
Mr. Roberts
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Facts
Original TitleYou, the People
Status Released
Release Information
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1940-11-30
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 21m
Production CompaniesMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genres
- Crime
