
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.
Release Date: 11/30/1940
Runtime: 21 minutes
Languages: English
Director: Roy Rowland
00Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries: United States of America
Matt McHugh
Albert 'Bert' / 'Perky' Perkins

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

1940