You, the People (1940)
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 PeopleCrime
Cast
- C. Henry Gordon — John 'Boss' Bailey
- Byron Shores — Deputy William 'Bill' Wright
- Paul Everton — Mayor James W. 'Jim' Wheelock
- Matt McHugh — Albert 'Bert' / 'Perky' Perkins
- Raymond Bailey — Bailey Henchman
- William Bailey — Jim
- Hugh Beaumont — Pete
- Barbara Bedford — Rooming House Diner
- Harry Burns — Precinct Official Letting Henchmen In
- Naomi Childers — Radio Broadcast Spectator
- Ken Christy — Bailey Henchman
- John Dilson — Mr. Sanders
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