The Meanest Man in the World
12/02/1943
1h



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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.
Cast


Jack Benny
Richard Clarke


Priscilla Lane
Janie Brown


Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
Shufro


Edmund Gwenn
Frederick P. Leggitt


Matt Briggs
Arthur Brown


Anne Revere
Kitty Crockett


Margaret Seddon
Mrs. Frances H. Leggitt


Helene Reynolds
Wife


Tom Dugan
Cop in Park (uncredited)


Tor Johnson
Vladimir Pulasky (uncredited)


Mae Marsh
Old Lady (uncredited)


Lyle Talbot
Bill Potts (uncredited)


Will Wright
Pawn Shop Owner (uncredited)


Chester Clute
Lawyer


Harry Hayden
Realtor


Frank Orth
Bartender


Nick Stewart
Elevator Operator


Paul E. Burns
Farmer in Traffic Accident


Andrew Tombes
Judge


Gladden James
Clerk (uncredited)
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