The Devil and Miss Jones
📖 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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “For folks who haven't laughed since 1929!”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Comedy, Romance
- Director
- Sam Wood
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Charles CoburnJohn P. Merrick/Thomas Higgins
Jean ArthurMary Jones
Robert CummingsJoe O'Brien
Edmund GwennHooper
Spring ByingtonElizabeth Ellis
S.Z. SakallGeorge (Merrick's Butler)
William DemarestFirst Detective
Walter KingsfordMr. Allison (General Manager)
Montagu LoveHarrison
Richard CarleOliver🎬 Similar Movies
❓ 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 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.
- Who directed The Devil and Miss Jones?
- The Devil and Miss Jones was directed by Sam Wood.
- When was The Devil and Miss Jones released?
- The Devil and Miss Jones was released on April 11, 1941.
- How long is The Devil and Miss Jones?
- The Devil and Miss Jones has a runtime of 1h 32m.
- Where can I track The Devil and Miss Jones?
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