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You, the People

1940
Directed byRoy Rowland
0h 21m

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
C. Henry GordonJohn 'Boss' BaileyByron ShoresDeputy William 'Bill' WrightPaul Everton
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DETAILS
GENRES
Crime
STATUSReleased
RATING
5.8

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