You, the People(1940)
You, the People Synopsis
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.
You, the People (1940) is a crime film directed by Roy Rowland, released on November 30, 1940 with a runtime of 21m. It stars C. Henry Gordon, Byron Shores, Paul Everton and Matt McHugh. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Roy Rowland
- Writers:
- Douglas Foster, Douglas Foster
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Vogel
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
You, the People Cast & Crew
Main cast
C. Henry Gordon
as John 'Boss' Bailey
- Byron Shores
Byron Shores
as Deputy William 'Bill' Wright
Paul Everton
as Mayor James W. 'Jim' Wheelock
Matt McHugh
as Albert 'Bert' / 'Perky' Perkins
Raymond Bailey
as Bailey Henchman
William Bailey
as Jim
Hugh Beaumont
as Pete
Barbara Bedford
as Rooming House Diner
Harry Burns
as Precinct Official Letting Henchmen In
Naomi Childers
as Radio Broadcast Spectator
- Ken Christy
Ken Christy
as Bailey Henchman
John Dilson
as Mr. Sanders
Key crew
Directed by Roy Rowland, written by Douglas Foster and Douglas Foster.
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You, the People Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 6 ratings.
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You, the People – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch You, the People online?
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Who stars in You, the People?
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The main cast of You, the People (1940) includes C. Henry Gordon, Byron Shores, Paul Everton, Matt McHugh and Raymond Bailey. The film was directed by Roy Rowland. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was You, the People released?
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You, the People was released on November 30, 1940 and runs for 21m.
Is You, the People worth watching?
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You, the People (1940) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.