You, the People
1940, English. Directed by Roy Rowland.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Roy RowlandDirector
- C. Henry GordonJohn 'Boss' Bailey
- Byron ShoresDeputy William 'Bill' Wright
- Paul EvertonMayor James W. 'Jim' Wheelock
- Matt McHughAlbert 'Bert' / 'Perky' Perkins
- Raymond BaileyBailey Henchman
- William BaileyJim
- Hugh BeaumontPete
- Barbara BedfordRooming House Diner
- Harry BurnsPrecinct Official Letting Henchmen In
- Naomi ChildersRadio Broadcast Spectator
- Ken ChristyBailey Henchman
- John DilsonMr. Sanders
Details
- Released
- 30 November 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Douglas Foster
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You, the People runs 21 minutes (0h 21m).
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You, the People is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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You, the People isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 November 1940. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like You, the People?
If you liked You, the People, try The Racket, The Sting, The Asphalt Jungle.
Who directed You, the People?
You, the People (1940) was directed by Roy Rowland and stars C. Henry Gordon, Byron Shores, Paul Everton.