You, the People (1940)
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.
Director: Roy Rowland
Genre: Crime
Runtime: 21 min
Release Date: November 30, 1940
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
Screenplay
- Douglas Foster (Screenplay)
- Douglas Foster (Original Story)
Cinematography: Paul Vogel
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
mayor, crime boss, corrupt mayor, election fraud, mayoral candidate, mayoral election
More Films by Director: Roy Rowland
More Films in Genre: Crime
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is You, the People about?
- 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.
- Who directed You, the People?
- You, the People was directed by Roy Rowland.
- Who stars in You, the People?
- You, the People stars C. Henry Gordon, Byron Shores, Paul Everton, Matt McHugh, Raymond Bailey, William Bailey.
- How long is You, the People?
- You, the People has a runtime of 21m (21 minutes).
- What genre is You, the People?
- You, the People is a Crime film.
- Where was You, the People produced?
- You, the People was produced in United States of America.