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Cast
C. Henry Gordon
as John 'Boss' Bailey
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
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1940
Runtime0h 21m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresCrime
Votes6
DirectorRoy Rowland
WritersDouglas Foster
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsYou, the People
About You, the People
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, You, the People leans on a strong ensemble — C. Henry Gordon, Byron Shores, Paul Everton — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1940.
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