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Release Date: 2006-02-07, Audio CD

The first of director Frank Capra's independent productions (in partnership with Robert Riskin), Meet John Doe begins with the end of reporter Ann...

Meet John Doe (1941) is the story of fired reporter Ann Mitchell who seeks revenge by printing a fake letter from an unemployed John Doe who threatens to commit suicide as a protest of the social ills that are rampant in society. The letter strikes such a chord with the readership that the newspaper is forced to rehire reporter Ann Mitchell and even hire a fake John Doe. An and her bosses milk the story for all its worth and find that it has been so powerful that it birthed an entire political movement...

Reporter Ann Mitchell (Barbara Stanwyck) is fired from her job by an unscrupulous newspaper tycoon and retaliates by printing a fake suicide note to the editor signed by a fictional "John Doe." The letter is picked up by the public as a rallying point, as Mr. Doe claimed to be so distraught by the problems of society that he'd rather end his own life in protest. But the tycoon uses the publicity as part of a secret plan, hiring a down-on-his-luck unemployed man (Gary Cooper) to impersonate Doe--establishing...

John Willoughby (Gary Cooper), a hungry hobo, sells himself to a newspaper as the author of a fake letter written by fired reporter Ann Mitchell (Barbara Stanwyck). The letter represents the desperation of all "John Does" who struggle to eat, make a living and survive honestly in a world gone mad. The fake letter threatens suicide on Christmas Eve in protest against human indignities and social injustices.

A reporter pays a bum to pose as her popular but made-up spokesman, John Doe. Directed by Frank Capra.

The first of director Frank Capra's independent productions (in partnership with Robert Riskin), Meet John Doe begins with the end of reporter Ann Mitchell's (Barbara Stanwyck) job. Fired as part of a downsizing move, she ends her last column with an imaginary letter written by "John Doe." Angered at the ill treatment of America's little people, the fabricated Doe announces that he's going to jump off City Hall on Christmas Eve. When the phony letter goes to press, it causes a public sensation. Seeking...

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The second feature, MEET JOHN DOE , is director Frank Capra's classic ode to the common man. This social commentary/comedy/drama stars Cooper as one of the millions of unemployed workers, only he's been hand-picked to represent the ‘typical American', John Doe, by a newspaper publisher. Cooper is soon built into the symbol of the average man by the high-pressure campaign of the news tycoon with the help of an attractive reporter (Stanwyck). But Cooper finds that he's being used to further the publisher...

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The first of director Frank Capra's independent productions (in partnership with Robert Riskin), Meet John Doe begins with the end of reporter Ann Mitchell's (Barbara Stanwyck) job. Fired as part of a downsizing move, she ends her last column with an imaginary letter written by "John Doe." Angered at the ill treatment of America's little people, the fabricated Doe announces that he's going to jump off City Hall on Christmas Eve. When the phony letter goes to press, it causes a public sensation. Seeking...

Two great movies for an excellent price. Though some might not like the quality of DVD reproduction, I point out that it is better than my VHS copies which look cartoonish from their afforable, early reproduction. With that having been said. Enjoy MEET JOHN DOE: Gary Cooper is a tossed-away citizen who is chosen by a reporter (Barbara Stanwyck) to man the soapbox on a charity campaign. FAREWELL TO ARMS 1932 film of an American soldier (Gary Cooper) falling in love with his British nurse (Helen Hayes...

Meet John Doe is a 1941 comedy drama film directed and produced by Frank Capra and starring Gary Cooper and Barbara Stanwyck. The film, about a "grassroots" political campaign, created unwittingly by a newspaper columnist and pursued by a wealthy businessman, became a box office hit and was nominated for an Academy Award for best original story (for Richard Connell and Robert Presnell Sr.).  Though the film is less well known than other Capra classics, it remains highly regarded today. It was ranked...

Gary Cooper Double Feature: A Farewell to Arms/Meet John Doe on DVD A FAREWELL TO ARMS (1932), is based on Ernest Hemingway's masterpiece and was adapted beautifully to the screen. It features Cooper in one of his first major roles as the young ambulance driver serving amid the chaos of the First World War. Helen Hayes is lovely as Catherine, a British nurse with whom Frederic (Cooper) falls in love while serving on the brutal Italian front. Hemingway's indictment of war and tale of bittersweet...

Size: Approx 14 x 36 Inches (36 cm x 91 cm). Condition: New. Item: DLM433520.

Audio Commentary (with Optional English Subtitles) by Laureate's Ken Barnes with "Archival Contributions" from Frank Capra. . Three Featurettes. "Meet Mr. Cooper", "Meet Miss Stanwyck", "Meet Mr. Capra". . Vintage "Lux Theater"Radio Productions. "Sorry Wrong Number", - Starring Barbara Stanwyck & Burt Lancaster. "For Whom The Bell Tolls" - Starring Gary Cooper & Ingrid Bergman. . Before And After Comparison of the Digital Restoration. . Extensive Cast and Crew Profiles. Production Background...