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  1. The Meanest Man in the World: Directed by Sidney Lanfield, Ernst Lubitsch. With Jack Benny, Priscilla Lane, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Edmund Gwenn. A compassionate lawyer pretends to be heartless in order to boost his clientele, but it jeopardizes his romantic life.

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    • Comedy
    • Sidney Lanfield, Ernst Lubitsch
    • 1943-02-12
  2. Language. English. The Meanest Man in the World is a 1943 American comedy film directed by Sidney Lanfield, starring Jack Benny and Priscilla Lane, based upon a play that starred George M. Cohan, who produced it on Broadway and released by 20th Century Fox. The supporting cast features Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, Edmund Gwenn and Anne Revere.

  3. MacHugh's play was the basis for two other works, both entitled The Meanest Man in the World: in 1923, Principal Pictures produced a film directed by Edward F. Cline and starring Bert Lytell and Blanche Sweet (see AFI Catalog of Feature Films, 1921-30; F2.3536); and on July 6, 1955, a one-hour version of the play, directed by Sidney Lumet and ...

  4. Small town lawyer Jack Benny moves to the Big Apple to prove himself to his girlfriend’s father. Getting nowhere fast by being a nice guy, he decides to try his luck at being as intentionally nasty as possible. George M. Cohan’s 1920 play adapted into a very funny vehicle for Benny, who’s ideal in the title role.

    • Sidney Lanfield
    • 20th Century Fox
  5. 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. Sidney Lanfield. Director. Allan House.

  6. The Meanest Man in the World. Richard Clarke (Jack Benny) is a good-natured lawyer who lacks the hard-boiled legal instincts to be financially successful. When the object of his affections, Janie ...

    • Comedy
  7. Nov 21, 2016 · The Meanest Man In The World. Publication date 1943 Topics Jack Benny, Priscilla Lane, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Eddie Anderson Language English.