Meet John Doe (1941)
All America wants to meet the “Mr. Deeds” of 1941!
Storyline
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.
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Movie Details
| Original title | Meet John Doe |
|---|---|
| Release date | May 3, 1941 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | enchant, baseball player, radio broadcast, suicide note, domain |
FAQ
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 May 3, 1941 (status: Released).
Who directed Meet John Doe?
Frank Capra directed Meet John Doe.
What is the TMDB rating of Meet John Doe?
Meet John Doe has a TMDB rating of 7.3/10 from 290 votes.