The Meanest Man in the World
The Meanest Man in the World

The Meanest Man in the World (1943)

1943-02-12

(US) •

Comedy

Wham! It's a Laugh Hit!

6.4/10

User

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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.

Movie Cast

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Jack Benny

Richard Clarke

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Priscilla Lane

Janie Brown

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Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

Shufro

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Edmund Gwenn

Frederick P. Leggitt

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Matt Briggs

Arthur Brown

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Anne Revere

Kitty Crockett

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Margaret Seddon

Mrs. Frances H. Leggitt

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Helene Reynolds

Wife

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Tom Dugan

Cop in Park (uncredited)

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Tor Johnson

Vladimir Pulasky (uncredited)

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Mae Marsh

Old Lady (uncredited)

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Lyle Talbot

Bill Potts (uncredited)

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Will Wright

Pawn Shop Owner (uncredited)

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Chester Clute

Lawyer

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Harry Hayden

Realtor

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Frank Orth

Bartender

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Nick Stewart

Elevator Operator

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Paul E. Burns

Farmer in Traffic Accident

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Andrew Tombes

Judge

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Gladden James

Clerk (uncredited)