Meet John Doe (1941) (original) (raw)

Soon-to-be out of work newpaper reporter Ann Mitchell prints a phony note from "John Doe" claiming he will commit suicide on Christmas Eve in protest of the state of civilization. Public response mandates Ann and the paper produce a John Doe, so they find former baseball pitcher "Long John" Willoughby. John Doe's speeches, written by Ann, inspire people across the country, until D.B. Norton plots to use the movement for his own gain.

Soon-to-be out of work newpaper reporter Ann Mitchell prints a phony note from "John Doe" claiming he will commit suicide on Christmas Eve in protest of the state of civilization. Public response mandates Ann and the paper produce a John Doe, so they find former baseball pitcher "Long John" Willoughby. John Doe's speeches, written by Ann, inspire people across the country, until D.B. Norton plots to use the movement for his own gain. (less)

Director: Frank Capra
Writers: Robert Riskin, Richard Connell, Robert Presnell, Sr., Myles Connolly
Starring: Gary Cooper, Barbara Stanwyck, Edward Arnold, Walter Brennan, Spring Byington, James Gleason
Producers: Frank Capra, Robert Riskin

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