The Devil and Miss Jones (1941): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1941, The Devil and Miss Jones is a comedy and romance film directed by Sam Wood, running about 92 minutes. “For folks who haven't laughed since 1929!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The wealthiest man in the world, John P. Merrick, is a private person who likes to stay anonymous. One of his many assets is Neeley's Department Store. There is labor unrest at the store, and the employees' anger is directed at him, who they hang in effigy outside the store despite not knowing what he looks like. Merrick, not happy at what he sees going on, decides to mete out the rabble-rousers. So he goes undercover as a sales clerk in the shoe department.

Who’s in it. The Devil and Miss Jones stars Jean Arthur as Mary Jones, Charles Coburn as John P. Merrick/Thomas Higgins, Robert Cummings as Joe O'Brien and Edmund Gwenn as Hooper, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Devil and Miss Jones has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Devil and Miss Jones page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Devil and Miss Jones tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.