The Devil and Miss Jones
"For folks who haven't laughed since 1929!"
Originally released in 1941. The Devil and Miss Jones is a comedy/romance film. directed by Sam Wood.
Starring Charles Coburn, Jean Arthur, and Robert Cummings
Synopsis
The wealthiest man in the world, John P. Merrick, is a private person who likes to stay anonymous. One of his many assets is Neeley's Department Store. There is labor unrest at the store, and the employees' anger is directed at him, who they hang in effigy outside the store despite not knowing what he looks like. Merrick, not happy at what he sees going on, decides to mete out the rabble-rousers. So he goes undercover as a sales clerk in the shoe department.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 11, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (62 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Charles Coburn
as John P. Merrick/Thomas Higgins
Jean Arthur
as Mary Jones
Robert Cummings
as Joe O'Brien
Edmund Gwenn
as Hooper
Spring Byington
as Elizabeth Ellis
S.Z. Sakall
as George (Merrick's Butler)
William Demarest
as First Detective
Walter Kingsford
as Mr. Allison (General Manager)
Montagu Love
as Harrison
Richard Carle
as Oliver
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Frank Ross-Norma Krasna Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Devil and Miss Jones about?
The wealthiest man in the world, John P. Merrick, is a private person who likes to stay anonymous. One of his many assets is Neeley's Department Store. There is labor unrest at the store, and the e...
Who directed The Devil and Miss Jones?
The Devil and Miss Jones was directed by Sam Wood.
How long is The Devil and Miss Jones?
The Devil and Miss Jones has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was The Devil and Miss Jones released?
The Devil and Miss Jones was released on April 11, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Devil and Miss Jones?
The main cast of The Devil and Miss Jones includes Charles Coburn, Jean Arthur, Robert Cummings, Edmund Gwenn, Spring Byington.