Storyline
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.
Released
30 November 1940
Runtime
21min
Director
Genre
Status
Released
Language
English
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Cast
C. Henry Gordon
John 'Boss' Bailey
Byron Shores
Deputy William 'Bill' Wright
Paul Everton
Mayor James W. 'Jim' Wheelock
Matt McHugh
Albert 'Bert' / 'Perky' Perkins
Raymond Bailey
Bailey Henchman
William Bailey
Jim
Hugh Beaumont
Pete
Barbara Bedford
Rooming House Diner
Harry Burns
Precinct Official Letting Henchmen In
Naomi Childers
Radio Broadcast Spectator
Ken Christy
Bailey Henchman
John Dilson
Mr. Sanders
William Edmunds
Louie, the Janitor
Robert Elliott
Mr. Edward Gibbon
John Hamilton
Frank Y. Carter
Edward Hearn
Policeman
Thomas E. Jackson
Vote Counter
Frank Orth
Soda Jerk
Dick Rich
Henchman
Henry Roquemore
Liquor Store Owner
Emmett Vogan
Ballot Inspector
Norman Willis
Henchman
Will Wright
Mr. Roberts
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