Movie: You, the People

Top 10 Billed Cast

C. Henry Gordon
C. Henry Gordon

John 'Boss' Bailey

Byron Shores
Byron Shores

Deputy William 'Bill' Wright

Paul Everton
Paul Everton

Mayor James W. 'Jim' Wheelock

Matt McHugh
Matt McHugh

Albert 'Bert' / 'Perky' Perkins

Raymond Bailey
Raymond Bailey

Bailey Henchman

William Bailey
William Bailey

Jim

Hugh Beaumont
Hugh Beaumont

Pete

Barbara Bedford
Barbara Bedford

Rooming House Diner

Harry Burns
Harry Burns

Precinct Official Letting Henchmen In

Naomi Childers
Naomi Childers

Radio Broadcast Spectator

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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.

  • Release Date

    1940-11-30

  • Average

    5.8

  • Rating:

    2.9 starts
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  • Languages:

    English
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