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The Meanest Man in the World poster

The Meanest Man in the World (1943)

Wham! It's a Laugh Hit!

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: 1943-02-12
Runtime: 57 min
Rating: 6.4 / 10
Cast
Jack Benny
Jack Benny
Richard Clarke
Priscilla Lane
Priscilla Lane
Janie Brown
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
Shufro
Edmund Gwenn
Edmund Gwenn
Frederick P. Leggitt
Matt Briggs
Matt Briggs
Arthur Brown
Anne Revere
Anne Revere
Kitty Crockett
Margaret Seddon
Margaret Seddon
Mrs. Frances H. Leggitt
Helene Reynolds
Helene Reynolds
Wife
Tom Dugan
Tom Dugan
Cop in Park (uncredited)
Tor Johnson
Tor Johnson
Vladimir Pulasky (uncredited)
Mae Marsh
Mae Marsh
Old Lady (uncredited)
Lyle Talbot
Lyle Talbot
Bill Potts (uncredited)
Will Wright
Will Wright
Pawn Shop Owner (uncredited)
Chester Clute
Chester Clute
Lawyer
Harry Hayden
Harry Hayden
Realtor
Frank Orth
Frank Orth
Bartender
Nick Stewart
Nick Stewart
Elevator Operator
Paul E. Burns
Paul E. Burns
Farmer in Traffic Accident