Poster of Meet John Doe

Meet John Doe

Plot: 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
Release Date: Friday, March 14 1941
83 years ago
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Portrait of Gary CooperGary CooperGary Cooper was 39 in Meet John Doe as 'Long John Willoughby'.
Birthday: Tue, May 07 1901 –
Sat, May 13 1961
Portrait of Barbara StanwyckBarbara StanwyckBarbara Stanwyck was 33 in Meet John Doe as 'Ann Mitchell'.
Birthday: Tue, Jul 16 1907 –
Sat, Jan 20 1990
Portrait of Edward ArnoldEdward ArnoldEdward Arnold was 51 in Meet John Doe as 'D.B. Norton'.
Birthday: Mon, Feb 17 1890 –
Thu, Apr 26 1956
Portrait of Walter BrennanWalter BrennanWalter Brennan was 46 in Meet John Doe as 'The Colonel'.
Birthday: Tue, Jul 24 1894 –
Sat, Sep 21 1974
Portrait of Spring ByingtonSpring ByingtonSpring Byington was 54 in Meet John Doe as 'Mme Mitchell'.
Birthday: Sat, Oct 16 1886 –
Tue, Sep 07 1971
Portrait of James GleasonJames GleasonJames Gleason was 58 in Meet John Doe as 'Henry Connell'.
Birthday: Mon, May 22 1882 –
Sun, Apr 12 1959
Portrait of Gene LockhartGene LockhartGene Lockhart was 49 in Meet John Doe as 'Mayor Lovett'.
Birthday: Fri, Jul 17 1891 –
Sun, Mar 31 1957
Portrait of Rod La RocqueRod La RocqueRod La Rocque was 42 in Meet John Doe as 'Ted Sheldon'.
Birthday: Fri, Nov 18 1898 –
Wed, Oct 15 1969
Portrait of Irving BaconIrving BaconIrving Bacon was 47 in Meet John Doe as 'Beany'.
Birthday: Tue, Sep 05 1893 –
Fri, Feb 05 1965
Portrait of Regis ToomeyRegis ToomeyRegis Toomey was 42 in Meet John Doe as 'Bert Hansen'.
Birthday: Thu, Aug 11 1898 –
Sat, Oct 12 1991
Portrait of J. Farrell MacDonaldJ. Farrell MacDonaldJ. Farrell MacDonald was 65 in Meet John Doe as ''Sourpuss''.
Birthday: Sat, Jun 05 1875 –
Sat, Aug 02 1952
Portrait of Warren HymerWarren HymerWarren Hymer was 35 in Meet John Doe as 'Angelface'.
Birthday: Sun, Feb 25 1906 –
Thu, Mar 25 1948
Portrait of Harry HolmanHarry HolmanHarry Holman was 68 in Meet John Doe as 'Mayor Hawkins'.
Birthday: Fri, Mar 15 1872 –
Sat, May 03 1947
Portrait of Andrew TombesAndrew TombesAndrew Tombes was 55 in Meet John Doe as 'Spencer'.
Birthday: Sun, Jun 28 1885 –
Wed, Mar 17 1976
Portrait of Pierre WatkinPierre WatkinPierre Watkin was 51 in Meet John Doe as 'Hammett'.
Birthday: Fri, Dec 27 1889 –
Wed, Feb 03 1960
Portrait of Stanley AndrewsStanley AndrewsStanley Andrews was 49 in Meet John Doe as 'Weston'.
Birthday: Wed, Aug 26 1891 –
Wed, Apr 23 1969
Portrait of Mitchell LewisMitchell LewisMitchell Lewis was 60 in Meet John Doe as 'Bennett'.
Birthday: Fri, Jun 25 1880 –
Fri, Aug 24 1956
Portrait of Charles C. WilsonCharles C. WilsonCharles C. Wilson was 46 in Meet John Doe as 'Charlie Dawson'.
Birthday: Sat, Jul 28 1894 –
Wed, Jan 07 1948
Portrait of Vaughan GlaserVaughan GlaserVaughan Glaser was 68 in Meet John Doe as 'Governor'.
Birthday: Sun, Nov 17 1872 –
Sun, Nov 23 1958
Portrait of Sterling HollowaySterling HollowaySterling Holloway was 36 in Meet John Doe as 'Dan'.
Birthday: Sat, Jan 14 1905 –
Sun, Nov 22 1992
Portrait of M.J. FrankovichM.J. FrankovichM.J. Frankovich was 31 in Meet John Doe as 'Radio Announcer'.
Birthday: Wed, Sep 29 1909 –
Wed, Jan 01 1992
Portrait of Knox ManningKnox ManningKnox Manning was 37 in Meet John Doe as 'Radio Announcer'.
Birthday: Sun, Jan 17 1904 –
Tue, Aug 26 1980
Portrait of John B. HughesJohn B. HughesJohn B. Hughes was >> in Meet John Doe as 'Radio Announcer'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Harry DavenportHarry DavenportHarry Davenport was 75 in Meet John Doe as 'Former Bulletin Owner (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Jan 19 1866 –
Tue, Aug 09 1949
Portrait of Ann DoranAnn DoranAnn Doran was 29 in Meet John Doe as 'Mrs. Hansen (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Jul 28 1911 –
Tue, Sep 19 2000
Portrait of Franklyn FarnumFranklyn FarnumFranklyn Farnum was 62 in Meet John Doe as '(uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Jun 05 1878 –
Tue, Jul 04 1961
Portrait of Pat FlahertyPat FlahertyPat Flaherty was 44 in Meet John Doe as 'Mike (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Mar 08 1897 –
Wed, Dec 02 1970
Portrait of Bess FlowersBess FlowersBess Flowers was 42 in Meet John Doe as 'Mattie (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Nov 23 1898 –
Sat, Jul 28 1984
Portrait of Hank MannHank MannHank Mann was 53 in Meet John Doe as 'Eddie (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, May 27 1887 –
Thu, Nov 25 1971
Portrait of James MillicanJames MillicanJames Millican was 31 in Meet John Doe as 'Photographer (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Feb 17 1910 –
Thu, Nov 24 1955
Portrait of Bert MoorhouseBert MoorhouseBert Moorhouse was 46 in Meet John Doe as 'Man at Stadium Rally (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Nov 20 1894 –
Tue, Jan 26 1954
Portrait of Frank MoranFrank MoranFrank Moran was 53 in Meet John Doe as '(uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Mar 18 1887 –
Thu, Dec 14 1967
Portrait of Bert StevensBert StevensBert Stevens was 36 in Meet John Doe as 'Radio Station Audience Member (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Feb 26 1905 –
Mon, Dec 14 1964
Portrait of Jack WiseJack WiseJack Wise was 53 in Meet John Doe as 'Delegate (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Jan 02 1888 –
Sun, Mar 07 1954
Portrait of Henry RoquemoreHenry RoquemoreHenry Roquemore was 55 in Meet John Doe as 'Chamber of Commerce Member (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Mar 13 1886 –
Wed, Jun 30 1943
Portrait of Forbes MurrayForbes MurrayForbes Murray was 56 in Meet John Doe as 'Legislator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Nov 03 1884 –
Thu, Nov 18 1982
Portrait of Selmer JacksonSelmer JacksonSelmer Jackson was 52 in Meet John Doe as 'Radio Announcer at Convention (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, May 06 1888 –
Tue, Mar 30 1971
Portrait of John HamiltonJohn HamiltonJohn Hamilton was 54 in Meet John Doe as 'Jim (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Jan 16 1887 –
Wed, Oct 15 1958
Portrait of William ForrestWilliam ForrestWilliam Forrest was 38 in Meet John Doe as 'Governor's Associate (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Oct 10 1902 –
Thu, Jan 26 1989
Portrait of Tina ThayerTina ThayerTina Thayer was 17 in Meet John Doe as 'Ann's Sister (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Nov 02 1923 –
Sat, Dec 27 2003
Portrait of Benny BartlettBenny BartlettBenny Bartlett was 16 in Meet John Doe as 'Red (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Aug 16 1924 –
Sun, Dec 26 1999
Portrait of Edward EarleEdward EarleEdward Earle was 58 in Meet John Doe as 'Radio Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Jul 16 1882 –
Fri, Dec 15 1972
Portrait of Eddie KaneEddie KaneEddie Kane was 51 in Meet John Doe as 'Wall Street Tycoon (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Aug 11 1889 –
Wed, Apr 30 1969
Portrait of Richard KiplingRichard KiplingRichard Kipling was >> in Meet John Doe as 'Police Commissioner (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jack MowerJack MowerJack Mower was 50 in Meet John Doe as 'Guard (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Sep 05 1890 –
Wed, Jan 06 1965
Portrait of Paul PanzerPaul PanzerPaul Panzer was 68 in Meet John Doe as '(uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Nov 03 1872 –
Sat, Aug 16 1958
Portrait of Russell SimpsonRussell SimpsonRussell Simpson was 60 in Meet John Doe as '(uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Jun 16 1880 –
Sat, Dec 12 1959
Portrait of Charles TrowbridgeCharles TrowbridgeCharles Trowbridge was 59 in Meet John Doe as '(uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Jan 09 1882 –
Mon, Oct 30 1967

Crew

Portrait of Frank CapraFrank CapraFrank Capra was 43 in Meet John Doe as 'Director, Producer'
Birthday: Tue, May 18 1897 –
Tue, Sep 03 1991
Portrait of George BarnesGeorge BarnesGeorge Barnes was 48 in Meet John Doe as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Sun, Oct 16 1892 –
Sat, May 30 1953
Portrait of Arthur S. Black Jr.Arthur S. Black Jr.Arthur S. Black Jr. was 39 in Meet John Doe as 'Assistant Director'
Birthday: Wed, Aug 21 1901 –
Sat, Jun 15 1968
Portrait of Leo F. ForbsteinLeo F. ForbsteinLeo F. Forbstein was 48 in Meet John Doe as 'Music Director'
Birthday: Sun, Oct 16 1892 –
Thu, Feb 12 1948
Portrait of Robert RiskinRobert RiskinRobert Riskin was 43 in Meet John Doe as 'Screenplay, Producer'
Birthday: Tue, Mar 30 1897 –
Tue, Sep 20 1955
Portrait of Daniel MandellDaniel MandellDaniel Mandell was 45 in Meet John Doe as 'Editor'
Birthday: Sat, Jul 13 1895 –
Mon, Jun 08 1987
Portrait of Dimitri TiomkinDimitri TiomkinDimitri Tiomkin was 46 in Meet John Doe as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Thu, May 10 1894 –
Sun, Nov 11 1979
Portrait of Robert Presnell Sr.Robert Presnell Sr.Robert Presnell Sr. was 46 in Meet John Doe as 'Story'
Birthday: Sun, Apr 29 1894 –
Wed, Feb 12 1969
Portrait of Jack CosgroveJack CosgroveJack Cosgrove was 38 in Meet John Doe as 'Special Effects'
Birthday: Mon, Jun 09 1902 –
Wed, Mar 10 1965
Portrait of Richard ConnellRichard ConnellRichard Connell was 47 in Meet John Doe as 'Story, Short Story'
Birthday: Tue, Oct 17 1893 –
Sat, Nov 12 1949
Portrait of C.A. RiggsC.A. RiggsC.A. Riggs was >> in Meet John Doe as 'Sound'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Stephen GoossonStephen GoossonStephen Goosson was 51 in Meet John Doe as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Sun, Mar 24 1889 –
Sun, Mar 25 1973
Portrait of Natalie VisartNatalie VisartNatalie Visart was >> in Meet John Doe as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday