The Meanest Man in the World (1943)

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The Meanest Man in the World (1943) poster

Compassionate small-town lawyer Richard Clarke moves to New York City to seek his fortune, but is unsuccessful until he takes a friend's advice and tries to convince the world he's a ruthless heel. Suddenly he's the most popular lawyer in town -- but he could lose his fiancée.

Director: Sidney Lanfield
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 57 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Cyril J. Mockridge
Cinematography: J. Peverell Marley
Editing: Robert Bischoff
Production: 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

small town, lawyer

More Films by Director: Sidney Lanfield
More Films in Genre: Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Meanest Man in the World about?
Compassionate small-town lawyer Richard Clarke moves to New York City to seek his fortune, but is unsuccessful until he takes a friend's advice and tries to convince the world he's a ruthless heel. Suddenly he's the most popular lawyer in town -- but he could lose his fiancée.
Who directed The Meanest Man in the World?
The Meanest Man in the World was directed by Sidney Lanfield.
Who stars in The Meanest Man in the World?
The Meanest Man in the World stars Jack Benny, Priscilla Lane, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Edmund Gwenn, Matt Briggs, Anne Revere.
How long is The Meanest Man in the World?
The Meanest Man in the World has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
What genre is The Meanest Man in the World?
The Meanest Man in the World is a Comedy film.
Where was The Meanest Man in the World produced?
The Meanest Man in the World was produced in United States of America.