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The Meanest Man in the World 1943

Synopsis:

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
Written by: George Seaton & Allan House
Runtime: 57 minutes
Tagline: Wham! It's a Laugh Hit!
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 
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