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DecentGoodWatch scoreSummary
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.
Where to watch
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Cast
20 of 20
C. Henry GordonJohn 'Boss' Bailey
Paul EvertonMayor James W. 'Jim' Wheelock
Matt McHughAlbert 'Bert' / 'Perky' Perkins
Raymond BaileyBailey Henchman
William BaileyJim
Hugh BeaumontPete
Barbara BedfordRooming House Diner
Harry BurnsPrecinct Official Letting Henchmen In
Naomi ChildersRadio Broadcast Spectator
John DilsonMr. Sanders
William EdmundsLouie, the Janitor
Robert ElliottMr. Edward Gibbon
John HamiltonFrank Y. Carter
Edward HearnPoliceman
Thomas E. JacksonVote Counter
Frank OrthSoda Jerk
Dick RichHenchman
Emmett VoganBallot Inspector
Norman WillisHenchman
Will WrightMr. Roberts
Crew
- Directed by
- Roy Rowland
- Written by
- Douglas Foster
Everyone
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Facts
November 30, 1940 · 21 min · NR
- Released
- November 30, 1940
- Runtime
- 21 min
- Age rating
- NR
- Genres
- Crime
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United States