The Meanest Man in the World 81 years old

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.

Credits

The Meanest Man in the World Cast

Name Character
Will Wright He was 16, 2 years old when he died as Pawn Shop Owner (uncredited)
Priscilla Lane She was 27, 79 years old when she died as Janie Brown
Jack Benny He was 48, 80 years old when he died as Richard Clarke
Lyle Talbot He was 41, 94 years old when he died as Bill Potts (uncredited)
Helene Reynolds She was 28, 75 years old when she died as Wife
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson He was 37, 71 years old when he died as Shufro
Tor Johnson He was 39, 67 years old when he died as Vladimir Pulasky (uncredited)
Anne Revere She was 39, 87 years old when she died as Kitty Crockett
Edmund Gwenn He was 65, 81 years old when he died as Frederick P. Leggitt
Mae Marsh She was 48, 73 years old when she died as Old Lady (uncredited)
Tom Dugan He was 59, 71 years old when he died as Cop in Park (uncredited)
Matt Briggs He was 26, now 54 years old as Arthur Brown
Margaret Seddon She was 70, 95 years old when she died as Mrs. Frances H. Leggitt

The Meanest Man in the World Crew

Name Department
Cyril J. Mockridge as Music. He was 46 (82) years old when He died Sound
William Perlberg as Producer. He was 42 (68) years old when He died Production
J. Peverell Marley as Cinematography. He was 41 (62) years old when He died Crew
George Seaton as Screenplay. He was 31 (68) years old when He died Writing
Robert Bischoff as Editor. He was 44 (46) years old when He died Editing
Sidney Lanfield as Director. He was 44 (74) years old when He died Directing
George M. Cohan as Theatre Play. He was 64 (64) years old when He died Writing
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The Meanest Man in the World (81 years)

  • Release day: Friday, February 12, 1943
  • Runtime: 57 minutes