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You, the People (1940)

5.8 | Nov 30, 1940 (US) | Crime | 00:21

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.

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C. Henry Gordon
John 'Boss' Bailey
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Byron Shores
Deputy William 'Bill' Wright
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Paul Everton
Mayor James W. 'Jim' Wheelock
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Matt McHugh
Albert 'Bert' / 'Perky' Perkins
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Raymond Bailey
Bailey Henchman
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Barbara Bedford
Rooming House Diner
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Harry Burns
Precinct Official Letting Henchmen In
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Naomi Childers
Radio Broadcast Spectator

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