

November 30, 1940
21m
EN
Roy Rowland
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.

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

Douglas Foster
5

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

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
US