The Devil and Miss Jones(1941)
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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.
The Devil and Miss Jones (1941) is a comedy and romance film directed by Sam Wood, released on April 11, 1941 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Jean Arthur, Robert Cummings, Charles Coburn and Edmund Gwenn. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 66 ratings.
- Director:
- Sam Wood
- Writers:
- Norman Krasna
- Producers:
- Frank Ross
- Cinematographer:
- Harry Stradling Sr.
- Production:
- Frank Ross-Norma Krasna Inc.
- Status:
- Released
The Devil and Miss Jones (1941) Trailer
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The Devil and Miss Jones Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean Arthur
as Mary Jones
Robert Cummings
as Joe O'Brien
Charles Coburn
as John P. Merrick/Thomas Higgins
Edmund Gwenn
as Hooper
Spring Byington
as Elizabeth Ellis
S.Z. Sakall
as George (Merrick's Butler)
William Demarest
as First Detective
Walter Kingsford
as Mr. Allison (General Manager)
Montagu Love
as Harrison
Richard Carle
as Oliver
- Charles Waldron
Charles Waldron
as Needles
Edwin Maxwell
as Withers
Key crew
Directed by Sam Wood, written by Norman Krasna, produced by Frank Ross.
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The Devil and Miss Jones Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 66 ratings.
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The Devil and Miss Jones – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Devil and Miss Jones online?
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The Devil and Miss Jones (1941) is available to stream on FlixFling, and to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Devil and Miss Jones?
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The main cast of The Devil and Miss Jones (1941) includes Jean Arthur, Robert Cummings, Charles Coburn, Edmund Gwenn and Spring Byington. The film was directed by Sam Wood. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Devil and Miss Jones released?
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The Devil and Miss Jones was released on April 11, 1941 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Devil and Miss Jones worth watching?
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The Devil and Miss Jones (1941) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 66 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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