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Meet John Doe 1941

All of America is eager to meet the modern “Mr. Deeds.” After being fired, reporter Ann Mitchell fabricates a desperate letter from an unemployed “John Doe” who threatens suicide to protest social injustices. The paper rehired Ann and hired John Willoughby to pose as Doe. Ann and her editors milk the hoax for profit, yet the invented “John Doe” philosophy sparks a political movement.

All of America is eager to meet the modern “Mr. Deeds.” After being fired, reporter Ann Mitchell fabricates a desperate letter from an unemployed “John Doe” who threatens suicide to protest social injustices. The paper rehired Ann and hired John Willoughby to pose as Doe. Ann and her editors milk the hoax for profit, yet the invented “John Doe” philosophy sparks a political movement.

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Meet the Full Cast and Actors of Meet John Doe

Explore the complete cast of Meet John Doe, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.


Sterling Holloway

Sterling Holloway

Dan

Walter Brennan

Walter Brennan

The Colonel

Irving Bacon

Irving Bacon

Beany

Gary Cooper

Gary Cooper

Long John Willoughby

Spring Byington

Spring Byington

Mme Mitchell

James Gleason

James Gleason

Henry Connell

Barbara Stanwyck

Barbara Stanwyck

Ann Mitchell

Harry Davenport

Harry Davenport

Former Bulletin Owner (uncredited)

Charles Trowbridge

Charles Trowbridge

(uncredited)

Vaughan Glaser

Vaughan Glaser

Governor

Gene Lockhart

Gene Lockhart

Mayor Lovett

Regis Toomey

Regis Toomey

Bert Hansen

Ann Doran

Ann Doran

Mrs. Hansen (uncredited)

Russell Simpson

Russell Simpson

(uncredited)

Edward Arnold

Edward Arnold

D.B. Norton

Charles C. Wilson

Charles C. Wilson

Charlie Dawson

Eddie Kane

Eddie Kane

Wall Street Tycoon (uncredited)

J. Farrell MacDonald

J. Farrell MacDonald

'Sourpuss'

Hank Mann

Hank Mann

Eddie (uncredited)

Franklyn Farnum

Franklyn Farnum

(uncredited)

Paul Panzer

Paul Panzer

(uncredited)

Pat Flaherty

Pat Flaherty

Mike (uncredited)

Selmer Jackson

Selmer Jackson

Radio Announcer at Convention (uncredited)

Jack Mower

Jack Mower

Guard (uncredited)

Warren Hymer

Warren Hymer

Angelface

Edward Earle

Edward Earle

Radio Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)

Harry Holman

Harry Holman

Mayor Hawkins

Benny Bartlett

Benny Bartlett

Red (uncredited)

Bert Moorhouse

Bert Moorhouse

Man at Stadium Rally (uncredited)

Bess Flowers

Bess Flowers

Mattie (uncredited)

Forbes Murray

Forbes Murray

Legislator (uncredited)

Pierre Watkin

Pierre Watkin

Hammett

William Forrest

William Forrest

Governor's Associate (uncredited)

Mitchell Lewis

Mitchell Lewis

Bennett

Stanley Andrews

Stanley Andrews

Weston

Bert Stevens

Bert Stevens

Radio Station Audience Member (uncredited)

Bob Perry

Bob Perry

Delegate (uncredited)

James Millican

James Millican

Photographer (uncredited)

Rod La Rocque

Rod La Rocque

Ted Sheldon

Andrew Tombes

Andrew Tombes

Spencer

M.J. Frankovich

M.J. Frankovich

Radio Announcer

Knox Manning

Knox Manning

Radio Announcer

John B. Hughes

John B. Hughes

Radio Announcer

Frank Moran

Frank Moran

(uncredited)

Jack Wise

Jack Wise

Delegate (uncredited)

Henry Roquemore

Henry Roquemore

Chamber of Commerce Member (uncredited)

John Hamilton

John Hamilton

Jim (uncredited)

Tina Thayer

Tina Thayer

Ann's Sister (uncredited)

Richard Kipling

Richard Kipling

Police Commissioner (uncredited)

Edmund Cobb

Edmund Cobb

Cop Guarding Ann (uncredited)

George Pembroke

George Pembroke

(uncredited)

Jim Thorpe

Jim Thorpe

Extra (uncredited)

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Meet John Doe Themes and Keywords

Discover the central themes, ideas, and keywords that define the movie’s story, tone, and message. Analyze the film’s deeper meanings, genre influences, and recurring concepts.


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Meet John Doe Other Names and Titles

Explore the various alternative titles, translations, and other names used for Meet John Doe across different regions and languages. Understand how the film is marketed and recognized worldwide.


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