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The Meanest Man in the World
Released: February 12, 1943 (1943)
Runtime: 57 minutes
Genres: Comedy
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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Margaret Seddon as Mrs. Frances H. Leggitt
Age at release: 70
- Edmund Gwenn as Frederick P. Leggitt
Age at release: 65
- Matt Briggs as Arthur Brown
Age at release: 59
- Tom Dugan as Cop in Park (uncredited)
Age at release: 54
- Jack Benny as Richard Clarke
Age at release: 48
- Anne Revere as Kitty Crockett
Age at release: 39
- Tor Johnson as Vladimir Pulasky (uncredited)
Age at release: 39
- Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson as Shufro
Age at release: 37
- Helene Reynolds as Wife
Age at release: 28
- Priscilla Lane as Janie Brown
Age at release: 27
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- Frank Orth as Bartender
Age at release: 62
- Paul E. Burns as Farmer in Traffic Accident
Age at release: 62
- Harry Hayden as Realtor
Age at release: 60
- Andrew Tombes as Judge
Age at release: 57
- Gladden James as Clerk (uncredited)
Age at release: 54
- Chester Clute as Lawyer
Age at release: 51
- Mae Marsh as Old Lady (uncredited)
Age at release: 48
- Will Wright as Pawn Shop Owner (uncredited)
Age at release: 48
- Lyle Talbot as Bill Potts (uncredited)
Age at release: 41
- Nick Stewart as Elevator Operator
Age at release: 32