The Meanest Man in the World

Comedy

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Sidney Lanfield

Status Released

Release Date 1943-02-12

Storyline

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.

"Wham! It's a Laugh Hit!"