The Meanest Man in the World

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.

Directed by Sidney Lanfield

Top cast

Jack Benny

Richard Clarke

Priscilla Lane

Janie Brown

Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

Shufro

Edmund Gwenn

Frederick P. Leggitt

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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