The Meanest Man in the World

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Jack BennyRichard Clarke

Priscilla LaneJanie Brown

Eddie 'Rochester' AndersonShufro

Edmund GwennFrederick P. Leggitt

Matt BriggsArthur Brown

Anne RevereKitty Crockett

Margaret SeddonFrances H. Leggitt

Helene ReynoldsWife

Tom DuganCop in Park (uncredited)

Tor JohnsonVladimir Pulasky (uncredited)

Mae MarshOld Lady (uncredited)

Lyle TalbotBill Potts (uncredited)