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.
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
