You, the People

Name: You, the People
Genre: Crime
Released: 1940-11-30
Duration: 21 min

21m·Crime

Directed by Roy Rowland·1940

Rate

6.2/10 avg

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.

DirectorRoy RowlandCinematographyPaul VogelScreenplayDouglas FosterStudioMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Actor	Role
C. Henry GordonJohn 'Boss' Bailey	John 'Boss' Bailey
BByron ShoresDeputy William 'Bill' Wright	Deputy William 'Bill' Wright
Paul EvertonMayor James W. 'Jim' Wheelock	Mayor James W. 'Jim' Wheelock
Matt McHughAlbert 'Bert' / 'Perky' Perkins	Albert 'Bert' / 'Perky' Perkins
Raymond BaileyBailey Henchman	Bailey Henchman
William BaileyJim	Jim
Hugh BeaumontPete	Pete
Barbara BedfordRooming House Diner	Rooming House Diner
Harry BurnsPrecinct Official Letting Henchmen In	Precinct Official Letting Henchmen In
Naomi ChildersRadio Broadcast Spectator	Radio Broadcast Spectator
KKen ChristyBailey Henchman	Bailey Henchman
John DilsonMr. Sanders	Mr. Sanders
William EdmundsLouie, the Janitor	Louie, the Janitor
Robert ElliottMr. Edward Gibbon	Mr. Edward Gibbon
John HamiltonFrank Y. Carter	Frank Y. Carter
Edward HearnPoliceman	Policeman
Thomas E. JacksonVote Counter	Vote Counter
Frank OrthSoda Jerk	Soda Jerk
Dick RichHenchman	Henchman
HHenry RoquemoreLiquor Store Owner	Liquor Store Owner
Emmett VoganBallot Inspector	Ballot Inspector
Norman WillisHenchman	Henchman
Will WrightMr. Roberts	Mr. Roberts

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