Meet John Doe
"All America wants to meet the “Mr. Deeds” of 1941!"
Originally released in 1941. Meet John Doe is a drama/comedy film. directed by Frank Capra. With a runtime of 2h 3m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Gary Cooper, Barbara Stanwyck, and Edward Arnold
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 14, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
2h 3m
123 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (274 votes)
Box Office
$2M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $2,000,000
Production Companies
- Frank Capra Productions
- Warner Bros. Pictures
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 Wil...
Who directed Meet John Doe?
Meet John Doe was directed by Frank Capra.
How long is Meet John Doe?
Meet John Doe has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
When was Meet John Doe released?
Meet John Doe was released on March 14, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Meet John Doe?
The main cast of Meet John Doe includes Gary Cooper, Barbara Stanwyck, Edward Arnold, Walter Brennan, Spring Byington.
Is Meet John Doe worth watching?
Meet John Doe has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 274 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.