Meet John Doe
📖 Synopsis
As a parting shot, fired reporter Ann Mitchell prints a fake letter from unemployed "John Doe," who threatens suicide in protest of social ills. The paper is forced to rehire Ann and hires John Willoughby to impersonate "Doe." Ann and her bosses cynically milk the story for all it's worth, until the made-up "John Doe" philosophy starts a whole political movement.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “All America wants to meet the “Mr. Deeds” of 1941!”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy, Romance
- Director
- Frank Capra
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Gary CooperLong John Willoughby
Barbara StanwyckAnn Mitchell
Edward ArnoldD.B. Norton
Walter BrennanThe Colonel
Spring ByingtonMme Mitchell
James GleasonHenry Connell
Gene LockhartMayor Lovett
Rod La RocqueTed Sheldon
Irving BaconBeany
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Meet John Doe about?
- As a parting shot, fired reporter Ann Mitchell prints a fake letter from unemployed "John Doe," who threatens suicide in protest of social ills. The paper is forced to rehire Ann and hires John Willoughby to impersonate "Doe." Ann and her bosses cynically milk the story for all it's worth, until the made-up "John Doe" philosophy starts a whole political movement.
- Who directed Meet John Doe?
- Meet John Doe was directed by Frank Capra.
- When was Meet John Doe released?
- Meet John Doe was released on March 14, 1941.
- How long is Meet John Doe?
- Meet John Doe has a runtime of 2h 3m.
- Where can I track Meet John Doe?
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