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The Meanest Man in the World (1943)

NR · 1943-02-12 · 57m · EN
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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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Sidney LanfieldDirector

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Jack BennyJack BennyRichard ClarkePriscilla LanePriscilla LaneJanie BrownEddie 'Rochester' AndersonEddie 'Rochester' AndersonShufroEdmund GwennEdmund GwennFrederick P. LeggittMatt BriggsMatt BriggsArthur BrownAnne RevereAnne RevereKitty CrockettMargaret SeddonMargaret SeddonMrs. Frances H. LeggittHelene ReynoldsHelene ReynoldsWifeTom DuganTom DuganCop in Park (uncredited)Tor JohnsonTor JohnsonVladimir Pulasky (uncredited)Mae MarshMae MarshOld Lady (uncredited)Lyle TalbotLyle TalbotBill Potts (uncredited)

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Small townLawyer

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Genre affinityComedyTheme affinitySmall Town · LawyerDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference369642Actor preference226530 · 308879 · 318929

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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. Suddenly he's the most popular lawyer in town -- but he could lose his fiancée.

How long is The Meanest Man in the World?

The Meanest Man in the World has a runtime of 57 minutes.