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You, the People (1940)

APPROVED 21 min  -  Drama | Short | Crime  -   30 November 1940 (USA)
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This entry in MGM's series of shorts, "Crime Doesn't Pay", features a big city crime... See full summary »

Director:

Roy Rowland

Writers:

Douglas Foster (screenplay), Douglas Foster (story)
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
C. Henry Gordon C. Henry Gordon ...
John 'Boss' Bailey
Byron Shores Byron Shores ...
Deputy William 'Bill' Wright
Paul Everton Paul Everton ...
Mayor James W. 'Jim' Wheelock
Matt McHugh Matt McHugh ...
Albert 'Bert' / 'Perky' Perkins
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Storyline

This entry in MGM's series of shorts, "Crime Doesn't Pay", features a big city crime boss's attempt to use his crime "machine" to fraudently win re-election 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. Written by Doug Sederberg <vornoff@sonic.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Mayor | Voter Apathy | Beating | Speech | Election Fraud  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | Short | Crime

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A Crime Does Not Pay No. 32: You, the People See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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