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You, the People

(1940)

November 30, 1940• 0h 21m
58%
TMDB Score

Overview

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.

Roy Rowland

Director

Top Billed Cast

CHG

C. Henry Gordon

John 'Boss' Bailey

BS

Byron Shores

Deputy William 'Bill' Wright

PE

Paul Everton

Mayor James W. 'Jim' Wheelock

MM

Matt McHugh

Albert 'Bert' / 'Perky' Perkins

RB

Raymond Bailey

Bailey Henchman

WB

William Bailey

Jim

HB

Hugh Beaumont

Pete

BB

Barbara Bedford

Rooming House Diner

HB

Harry Burns

Precinct Official Letting Henchmen In

NC

Naomi Childers

Radio Broadcast Spectator