You, the People

Roy Rowland
1940-11-30


5.667
21 min

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.

Cast

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