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The Meanest Man in the World (1943)

APPROVED 57 min  -  Comedy  -   12 February 1943 (USA)
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Compassionate small-town lawyer Richard Clarke moves to New York City to seek his fortune, but is unsuccessful... See full summary »

Director:

Sidney Lanfield

Writers:

George M. Cohan (play), Allan House, and 2 more credits »

Stars:

Jack Benny, Priscilla Lane and Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
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Cast

Cast overview:
Jack Benny ...
Richard Clarke
Priscilla Lane ...
Janie Brown
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson ...
Shufro
Edmund Gwenn ...
Frederick P. Leggitt
Matt Briggs Matt Briggs ...
Arthur Brown (Janie's dad)
Anne Revere Anne Revere ...
Kitty Crockett, Clark's Secretary
Margaret Seddon Margaret Seddon ...
Mrs. Frances H. Leggitt
Helene Reynolds Helene Reynolds ...
Wife (Park Ave. Neighbor)
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Storyline

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. Written by Kevin Ackley <kackley1@aol.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

New York | Law | Beautiful Woman | Engagement | Based On Play

Genres:

Comedy

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Pior que uma Fera See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

The original Broadway production of "The Meanest Man in the World" by Augustin MacHugh opened at the Hudson Theater on October 20, 1920 starring George M. Cohan and ran for 202 performances. See more »

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Version of The Meanest Man in the World (1923) See more »

Soundtracks

"I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now?"
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Written by Joseph E. Howard, William M. Hough and Frank R. Adams See more »