Meet John Doe
All America wants to meet the “Mr. Deeds” of 1941!
1941 NR 2h 3m
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.
Movie Details
| Original title | Meet John Doe |
|---|---|
| Release date | May 3, 1941 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | United States of America |
| Certification (US) | NR |
| Keywords | enchant, baseball player, radio broadcast, suicide note, domain |
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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.