The Devil and Miss Jones

The Devil and Miss Jones

1941 · 92 min · EN · NR · 7.8 (47 votes)
Dir. Sam Wood · Starring Charles Coburn, Jean Arthur, Robert Cummings, Edmund Gwenn, Spring Byington, S.Z. Sakall

For folks who haven't laughed since 1929!

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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.

VIBE

A delightful screwball comedy that charms with its witty banter and heartwarming tale of unlikely romance. It’s a feel-good classic that explores class divides with humor and grace, perfect for a cozy evening.

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