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You, the People

You, the People

Crime

21m

November 30, 1940 (84 years ago)

Overview

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.

ActorAge thenAge now
C. Henry Gordon

C. Henry Gordon

John 'Boss' Bailey

Birthday: June 17, 1884

56 December 3, 1940 (56)
Byron Shores

Byron Shores

Deputy William 'Bill' Wright

Birthday: May 26, 1907

33 November 13, 1957 (50)
Paul Everton

Paul Everton

Mayor James W. 'Jim' Wheelock

Birthday: September 18, 1868

72 February 26, 1948 (79)
Matt McHugh

Matt McHugh

Albert 'Bert' / 'Perky' Perkins

Birthday: January 22, 1894

46 February 22, 1971 (77)
Raymond Bailey

Raymond Bailey

Bailey Henchman

Birthday: May 6, 1904

36 April 15, 1980 (75)
William Bailey

William Bailey

Jim

Birthday: September 25, 1886

54 November 8, 1962 (76)
Hugh Beaumont

Hugh Beaumont

Pete

Birthday: February 16, 1909

31 May 14, 1982 (73)
Barbara Bedford

Barbara Bedford

Rooming House Diner

Birthday: July 19, 1903

37 October 25, 1981 (78)
Harry Burns

Harry Burns

Precinct Official Letting Henchmen In

Birthday: July 20, 1882

58 January 9, 1939 (56)
Naomi Childers

Naomi Childers

Radio Broadcast Spectator

Birthday: November 14, 1892

48 May 9, 1964 (71)