The Meanest Man in the World
Wham! It's a Laugh Hit!
1943-02-12 | 57 minutes
Plot Summary
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.
Cast
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Jack BennyRichard Clarke
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Priscilla LaneJanie Brown
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Eddie 'Rochester' AndersonShufro
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Edmund GwennFrederick P. Leggitt
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Matt BriggsArthur Brown
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Anne RevereKitty Crockett
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Margaret SeddonMrs. Frances H. Leggitt
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Helene ReynoldsWife
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Tom DuganCop in Park (uncredited)
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Tor JohnsonVladimir Pulasky (uncredited)
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Mae MarshOld Lady (uncredited)
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Lyle TalbotBill Potts (uncredited)
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Will WrightPawn Shop Owner (uncredited)
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Chester CluteLawyer
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Harry HaydenRealtor
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Frank OrthBartender
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Nick StewartElevator Operator
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Paul E. BurnsFarmer in Traffic Accident
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Andrew TombesJudge
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Gladden JamesClerk (uncredited)
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