The Meanest Man in the World (1943)
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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
Release Date: February 12, 1943
Cast
- Jack Benny - Richard Clarke
- Priscilla Lane - Janie Brown
- Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson - Shufro
- Edmund Gwenn - Frederick P. Leggitt
- Matt Briggs - Arthur Brown
- Anne Revere - Kitty Crockett
- Margaret Seddon - Mrs. Frances H. Leggitt
- Helene Reynolds - Wife
- Tom Dugan - Cop in Park (uncredited)
- Tor Johnson - Vladimir Pulasky (uncredited)
Screenplay
- George M. Cohan (Theatre Play)
- George Seaton (Screenplay)
- Allan House (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
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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.