The Devil and Miss Jones
Seen it?1941 | 92 min | Comedy, Romance
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Safety Last!, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1941: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 32K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sam Wood
- Jean ArthurMary Jones
- Robert CummingsJoe O'Brien
- Charles CoburnJohn P. Merrick/Thomas Higgins
- Edmund GwennHooper
- Spring ByingtonElizabeth Ellis
- S.Z. SakallGeorge (Merrick's Butler)
- William DemarestFirst Detective
- Walter KingsfordMr. Allison (General Manager)
- Montagu LoveHarrison
- Richard CarleOliver