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.
Director:
Roy Rowland
Writer:
Douglas Foster
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C. Henry Gordon as John 'Boss' Bailey |
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Byron Shores as Deputy William 'Bill' Wright |
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Paul Everton as Mayor James W. 'Jim' Wheelock |
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Matt McHugh as Albert 'Bert' / 'Perky' Perkins |
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Raymond Bailey as Bailey Henchman |
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William Bailey as Jim |
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Hugh Beaumont as Pete |
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Barbara Bedford as Rooming House Diner |
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Harry Burns as Precinct Official Letting Henchmen In |
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Naomi Childers as Radio Broadcast Spectator |
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Ken Christy as Bailey Henchman |
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John Dilson as Mr. Sanders |
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William Edmunds as Louie, the Janitor |
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Robert Elliott as Mr. Edward Gibbon |
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John Hamilton as Frank Y. Carter |
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Edward Hearn as Policeman |
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Thomas E. Jackson as Vote Counter |
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Frank Orth as Soda Jerk |
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Dick Rich as Henchman |
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Henry Roquemore as Liquor Store Owner |
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Emmett Vogan as Ballot Inspector |
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Norman Willis as Henchman |
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Will Wright as Mr. Roberts |
| Directing | Roy Rowland | Director |
| Camera | Paul Vogel | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Douglas Foster | Original Story |
| Writing | Douglas Foster | Screenplay |
