The Meanest Man in the World
1943 · Sidney Lanfield · 57 min
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.
Jack BennyRichard Clarke
Priscilla LaneJanie Brown
Eddie 'Rochester' AndersonShufro
Edmund GwennFrederick P. Leggitt
Matt BriggsArthur Brown
Anne RevereKitty Crockett
Margaret SeddonFrances H. Leggitt
Helene ReynoldsWife
Tom DuganCop in Park (uncredited)
Tor JohnsonVladimir Pulasky (uncredited)
Mae MarshOld Lady (uncredited)
Lyle TalbotBill Potts (uncredited)
Will WrightPawn Shop Owner (uncredited)
Chester CluteLawyer (uncredited)
Harry HaydenRealtor (uncredited)
