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The Meanest Man in the World

Plot: 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: Friday, February 12 1943
81 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Jack BennyJack Benny
Jack Benny was
48 in The Meanest Man in the World
as 'Richard Clarke'.
Wed, Feb 14 1894 –
Thu, Dec 26 1974
Portrait of Priscilla LanePriscilla Lane
Priscilla Lane was
27 in The Meanest Man in the World
as 'Janie Brown'.
Sat, Jun 12 1915 –
Tue, Apr 04 1995
Portrait of Eddie 'Rochester' AndersonEddie 'Rochester' Anderson
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson was
37 in The Meanest Man in the World
as 'Shufro'.
Mon, Sep 18 1905 –
Mon, Feb 28 1977
Portrait of Edmund GwennEdmund Gwenn
Edmund Gwenn was
65 in The Meanest Man in the World
as 'Frederick P. Leggitt'.
Wed, Sep 26 1877 –
Sun, Sep 06 1959
Portrait of Matt BriggsMatt Briggs
Matt Briggs was
59 in The Meanest Man in the World
as 'Arthur Brown'.
Sat, Nov 17 1883 –
Sun, Jun 10 1962
Portrait of Anne RevereAnne Revere
Anne Revere was
39 in The Meanest Man in the World
as 'Kitty Crockett'.
Thu, Jun 25 1903 –
Tue, Dec 18 1990
Portrait of Margaret SeddonMargaret Seddon
Margaret Seddon was
70 in The Meanest Man in the World
as 'Mrs. Frances H. Leggitt'.
Sun, Nov 17 1872 –
Wed, Apr 17 1968
Portrait of Helene ReynoldsHelene Reynolds
Helene Reynolds was
28 in The Meanest Man in the World
as 'Wife'.
Wed, Jul 08 1914 –
Wed, Mar 28 1990
Portrait of Tom DuganTom Dugan
Tom Dugan was
54 in The Meanest Man in the World
as 'Cop in Park (uncredited)'.
Tue, Jan 01 1889 –
Mon, Mar 07 1955
Portrait of Tor JohnsonTor Johnson
Tor Johnson was
39 in The Meanest Man in the World
as 'Vladimir Pulasky (uncredited)'.
Mon, Oct 19 1903 –
Wed, May 12 1971
Portrait of Mae MarshMae Marsh
Mae Marsh was
48 in The Meanest Man in the World
as 'Old Lady (uncredited)'.
Wed, Nov 07 1894 –
Tue, Feb 13 1968
Portrait of Lyle TalbotLyle Talbot
Lyle Talbot was
41 in The Meanest Man in the World
as 'Bill Potts (uncredited)'.
Sat, Feb 08 1902 –
Sat, Mar 02 1996
Portrait of Will WrightWill Wright
Will Wright was
48 in The Meanest Man in the World
as 'Pawn Shop Owner (uncredited)'.
Sun, Mar 25 1894 –
Tue, Jun 19 1962
Portrait of Chester CluteChester Clute
Chester Clute was
51 in The Meanest Man in the World
as 'Lawyer'.
Wed, Feb 18 1891 –
Mon, Apr 02 1956
Portrait of Harry HaydenHarry Hayden
Harry Hayden was
60 in The Meanest Man in the World
as 'Realtor'.
Tue, Nov 07 1882 –
Sun, Jul 24 1955
Portrait of Frank OrthFrank Orth
Frank Orth was
62 in The Meanest Man in the World
as 'Bartender'.
Fri, Feb 20 1880 –
Sat, Mar 17 1962
Portrait of Nick StewartNick Stewart
Nick Stewart was
32 in The Meanest Man in the World
as 'Elevator Operator'.
Tue, Mar 15 1910 –
Mon, Dec 18 2000
Portrait of Paul E. BurnsPaul E. Burns
Paul E. Burns was
62 in The Meanest Man in the World
as 'Farmer in Traffic Accident'.
Tue, Jan 25 1881 –
Wed, May 17 1967
Portrait of Andrew TombesAndrew Tombes
Andrew Tombes was
57 in The Meanest Man in the World
as 'Judge'.
Sun, Jun 28 1885 –
Wed, Mar 17 1976
Portrait of Gladden JamesGladden James
Gladden James was
54 in The Meanest Man in the World
as 'Clerk (uncredited)'.
Sat, Feb 25 1888 –
Sat, Aug 28 1948

Crew

Portrait of Sidney LanfieldSidney Lanfield
Director
Sidney Lanfield was
44 in The Meanest Man in the World
Wed, Apr 20 1898 –
Tue, Jun 20 1972
Portrait of J. Peverell MarleyJ. Peverell Marley
Director of Photography
J. Peverell Marley was
41 in The Meanest Man in the World
Wed, Aug 14 1901 –
Sun, Feb 02 1964
Portrait of George SeatonGeorge Seaton
Screenplay
George Seaton was
31 in The Meanest Man in the World
Mon, Apr 17 1911 –
Sat, Jul 28 1979
Portrait of Allan HouseAllan House
Screenplay
Allan House was
>> in The Meanest Man in the World
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William PerlbergWilliam Perlberg
Producer
William Perlberg was
42 in The Meanest Man in the World
Mon, Oct 22 1900 –
Thu, Oct 31 1968
Portrait of Robert BischoffRobert Bischoff
Editor
Robert Bischoff was
>> in The Meanest Man in the World
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Cyril J. MockridgeCyril J. Mockridge
Music
Cyril J. Mockridge was
46 in The Meanest Man in the World
Thu, Aug 06 1896 –
Thu, Jan 18 1979
Portrait of George M. CohanGeorge M. Cohan
Theatre Play
George M. Cohan would have been no older than
64 in The Meanest Man in the World
Wed, Jul 03 1878 –
Thu, Nov 05 1942