The Meanest Man in the World

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Jack Benny Richard Clarke

Priscilla Lane Janie Brown

Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson Shufro

Edmund Gwenn Frederick P. Leggitt

Matt Briggs Arthur Brown