Movie Description
The Meanest Man in the World
(1943)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Sidney Lanfield
- Producer : William Perlberg
- Editor : Robert Bischoff
- Cast : Jack Benny,Priscilla Lane,Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson,Edmund Gwenn,Matt Briggs,Anne Revere,Margaret Seddon,Helene Reynolds,Tom Dugan,Tor Johnson,Mae Marsh,Lyle Talbot,Will Wright,Chester Clute,Harry Hayden,Frank Orth,Nick Stewart,Paul E. Burns,Andrew Tombes,Gladden James
Cast
Richard Clarke
Janie Brown
Shufro
Frederick P. Leggitt
Arthur Brown
Kitty Crockett
Mrs. Frances H. Leggitt
Wife
Cop in Park (uncredited)
Vladimir Pulasky (uncredited)
Old Lady (uncredited)
Bill Potts (uncredited)
Pawn Shop Owner (uncredited)
Lawyer
Realtor
Bartender
Elevator Operator
Farmer in Traffic Accident
Judge
Clerk (uncredited)
Posters
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Why Worry?
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Shock Treatment
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Back Stage
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Carry On Regardless
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The Ladies Man
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Grandma's Boy
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Facts
Original TitleThe Meanest Man in the World
Status Released
Release Information
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1943-02-12
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 57m
Production Companies20th Century Fox
Genres
- Comedy
