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.
Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 30, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Rowland
- Screenplay & Story
- Douglas Foster
- Original Title
- You, the People
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Rowland
Douglas Foster
Paul Vogel
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Rowland
Director
Paul Vogel
Director of Photography
Douglas Foster
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About You, the People
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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?
The principal cast of You, the People includes C. Henry Gordon, Byron Shores, Paul Everton, Matt McHugh, Raymond Bailey.
When was You, the People released and how long is it?
You, the People was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 21m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for You, the People?
You, the People holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).