Crime · United States of America · 1940 · 21m

You, the People

You, the People poster
Director
Roy Rowland
Cast
C. Henry Gordon as John 'Boss' Bailey Byron Shores as Deputy William 'Bill' Wright Paul Everton as Mayor James W. 'Jim' Wheelock Matt McHugh as Albert 'Bert' / 'Perky' Perkins Raymond Bailey as Bailey Henchman William Bailey as Jim
Crew
Paul Vogel — Director of Photography Douglas Foster — Screenplay
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
mayorcrime bosscorrupt mayorelection fraudmayoral candidatemayoral election
Key Collaborators
Roy Rowland Director Paul Vogel Director of Photography Douglas Foster Screenplay
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