You, the People

Name: You, the People
Director: Roy Rowland
Genre: Crime
Released: 1940-11-30
Duration: 21 min
Cast: C. Henry Gordon, Byron Shores, Paul Everton, Matt McHugh, Raymond Bailey

Explore You, the People (1940), including ReelBot’s take, cast, runtime, where to watch, and similar movies worth adding to your list.

1940 · 21 min · NR · Crime · TMDB 6.2/10

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.

Directed by Roy Rowland

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