Meet John Doe (1941)
Meet John Doe is a 1941 drama movie directed by Frank Capra, with a running time of 2h 3m. It stars Gary Cooper, Barbara Stanwyck and Edward Arnold.
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.
Quick answers
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.
When was Meet John Doe released?
Meet John Doe was released on 14 March 1941.
How long is Meet John Doe?
Meet John Doe runs 2h 3m.
Who made Meet John Doe?
Meet John Doe was directed by Frank Capra.
Where can I watch Meet John Doe?
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Cast
- Gary Cooper as Long John Willoughby
- Barbara Stanwyck as Ann Mitchell
- Edward Arnold as D.B. Norton
- Walter Brennan as The Colonel
- Spring Byington as Mme Mitchell
- James Gleason as Henry Connell
- Gene Lockhart as Mayor Lovett
- Rod La Rocque as Ted Sheldon
- Irving Bacon as Beany
- Regis Toomey as Bert Hansen
- J. Farrell MacDonald as 'Sourpuss'
- Warren Hymer as Angelface