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.

Cast

Jack Benny, Priscilla Lane, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Edmund Gwenn, Matt Briggs, Anne Revere, Margaret Seddon, Helene Reynolds

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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.

When was "The Meanest Man in the World" released?

The Meanest Man in the World was released in 1943.

Who stars in "The Meanest Man in the World"?

The cast includes Jack Benny, Priscilla Lane, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Edmund Gwenn.

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