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.
Genre : Crime
Runtime : 21 mins
Release Date : 1940-11-30
(John 'Boss' Bailey)
(Deputy William 'Bill' Wright)
(Mayor James W. 'Jim' Wheelock)
(Albert 'Bert' / 'Perky' Perkins)
(Bailey Henchman)
(Jim)
(Pete)
(Rooming House Diner)
(Precinct Official Letting Henchmen In)
(Radio Broadcast Spectator)
(Bailey Henchman)
(Mr. Sanders)
(Louie, the Janitor)
(Mr. Edward Gibbon)
(Frank Y. Carter)
(Policeman)
(Vote Counter)
(Soda Jerk)
(Henchman)
(Liquor Store Owner)
(Ballot Inspector)
(Henchman)
(Mr. Roberts)