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The Meanest Man in the World(1943)

NRFebruary 12, 194357m

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Overview

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.

Director: Sidney Lanfield
Writers: George Seaton, Allan House

Top Billed Cast

Jack Benny
Richard Clarke
Priscilla Lane
Janie Brown
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
Shufro
Edmund Gwenn
Frederick P. Leggitt

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The Meanest Man in the World (1943) | Watch Free Online Movies

Matt Briggs

Arthur Brown

Anne Revere

Kitty Crockett

Margaret Seddon

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 (uncredited)

Harry Hayden

Realtor (uncredited)

Frank Orth

Bartender (uncredited)

Nick Stewart

Elevator Operator (uncredited)

Paul E. Burns

Farmer in Traffic Accident (uncredited)

Andrew Tombes

Judge (uncredited)

Gladden James

Clerk (uncredited)

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Status: Released
Original title: The Meanest Man in the World
Original language: English
Production: 20th Century Fox

Keywords

small town
lawyer