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The Meanest Man in the World
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.
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The Meanest Man in the World
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Feb 12, 1943
Runtime
0h 57m
Genres
Comedy
User Score
64%
Original Title
The Meanest Man in the World
Production Companies
20th Century Fox
Director
Sidney Lanfield
Description
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.
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