Meet John Doe

Meet John Doe (1941)

  • 88% of critics liked it
    (17 reviews)

  • 80% of users liked it
    (4,352 ratings)

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… More

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Unrated,
Directed By
Written By
Richard Connell, Robert Presnell Sr., Robert Riskin
Genres
Drama, Classics, Comedy
In Theaters
Jan 1, 1941 Wide
On DVD
Aug 30, 2005
Madacy Entertainment

Critic Reviews

  • Wesley Lovell, Cinema Sight

    Journalistic ethics are only a small aspect of the film, but the implications are long-ranging.

  • Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid

    Capra's films work because he believed with his whole heart in his cornball agendas.

  • Sean Axmaker, Parallax View

    It's pure Capra, run through with the tension between idealism and corruption...

  • John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis

    ...the political and social ramifications are just as topical today as they were seventy years ago.

  • Pablo Villaca, Cinema em Cena

    Além de trazer aquela que é provavelmente a pior cena dirigida por Capra em sua carreira (o monólogo de Regis Toomey na prefeitura), o filme é um água com açúcar repleto de diálogos patriotas/cristãos patéticos, artificiais e piegas.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Graham J


    Another Capra masterpiece that is still relevant today. Cooper and Brennan are great.

  • AJ V


    This is a remarkable movie, and a great performance from Stanwyck. I highly recommend this movie.

  • Michael G


    Fantastic! It started off as what I thought was going to be a screwball comedy but slowly shifted gears into a heartbreaking tale of beauty and political corruption. Gary Cooper's performance was a bit stiff and Barbara Stanwyck was as always amazing. The convention and final… More

  • Moe E


    Frank Capra's illustration of the media's use of an average shmoe with a simple message to manipulate the masses for political gain is as relevant today as it was when released. A very laid-back Gary Cooper is perfect in the title role, with the beautiful Barbara Stanwyck as… More

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