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The Meanest Man in the World (1943)

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Comedy

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.

Release Date
February 12, 1943
Runtime
0h 57m
Rating
6.9/10 (5 votes)

Director: Sidney Lanfield

Cast: Jack Benny, Priscilla Lane, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Edmund Gwenn, Matt Briggs, Anne Revere, Margaret Seddon, Helene Reynolds

Production: 20th Century Fox
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The Meanest Man in the World

The Meanest Man in the World

Wham! It's a Laugh Hit!

Wham! It's a Laugh Hit!

6.9
57 min

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.

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Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date2/12/1943
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Cast

Jack Benny

as Richard Clarke

Priscilla Lane

as Janie Brown

Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

as Shufro

Edmund Gwenn

as Frederick P. Leggitt

Matt Briggs

as Arthur Brown

Anne Revere

as Kitty Crockett

Margaret Seddon

as Mrs. Frances H. Leggitt

Helene Reynolds

as Wife

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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. Su…

How long is The Meanest Man in the World?

57m

When was The Meanest Man in the World released?

February 12, 1943

Who directed The Meanest Man in the World?

Sidney Lanfield

Who stars in The Meanest Man in the World?

Jack Benny, Priscilla Lane, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

What genre is The Meanest Man in the World?

Comedy

What is The Meanest Man in the World rated?

NR