27 Jan 1940
Pound Foolish
An expose of attempts by wealthy people to avoid payment of customs duties. Part of the MGM "Crime Does Not Pay" series.
You, the People
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.
Top Billed 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
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