The Meanest Man in the World

Wham! It's a Laugh Hit!

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.

Jack Benny

(Richard Clarke)

Priscilla Lane

Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

Edmund Gwenn

(Frederick P. Leggitt)

Matt Briggs

Anne Revere

(Kitty Crockett)

Margaret Seddon

(Mrs. Frances H. Leggitt)

Helene Reynolds

Tom Dugan

(Cop in Park (uncredited))

Tor Johnson

(Vladimir Pulasky (uncredited))

Mae Marsh

(Old Lady (uncredited))

Lyle Talbot

(Bill Potts (uncredited))

Will Wright

(Pawn Shop Owner (uncredited))

Chester Clute

Harry Hayden

Frank Orth

Nick Stewart

(Elevator Operator)

Paul E. Burns

(Farmer in Traffic Accident)

Andrew Tombes

Gladden James

(Clerk (uncredited))