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The Devil and Miss Jones
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The Devil and Miss Jones

1941 · 92 min Comedy Romance
7.7 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

This is a comedy that knows its limits. Doesn't reach for grotesque when irony is enough, doesn't ask the audience to take things too seriously.

Worth watching for a good mood and a couple of genuinely funny moments. Doesn't promise depth — but doesn't pretend to have it either.

Good for watching with people who need to unwind after a long day. Not for those seeking depth.

Director: Sam Wood

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: With friends or a partner when you don't want anything complicated. Good mood guaranteed.

🎭 Cast

Charles Coburn

Charles Coburn

John P. Merrick/Thomas Higgins

Jean Arthur

Jean Arthur

Mary Jones

Robert Cummings

Robert Cummings

Joe O'Brien

Edmund Gwenn

Edmund Gwenn

Hooper

Spring Byington

Spring Byington

Elizabeth Ellis

S.Z. Sakall

S.Z. Sakall

George (Merrick's Butler)

William Demarest

William Demarest

First Detective

Walter Kingsford

Walter Kingsford

Mr. Allison (General Manager)

Montagu Love

Montagu Love

Harrison

Richard Carle

Richard Carle

Oliver

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