The Devil and Miss Jones
“For folks who haven't laughed since 1929!”
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.
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The Devil and Miss Jones (1941) -- OPENING TITLE SEQUENCE
Type: Clip • Published 2013-03-23
Top Cast
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Jean Arthur
Mary Jones
Robert Cummings
Joe O'Brien
Charles Coburn
John P. Merrick/Thomas Higgins
Edmund Gwenn
Hooper
Spring Byington
Elizabeth Ellis
S.Z. Sakall
George (Merrick's Butler)
William Demarest
First Detective
Walter Kingsford
Mr. Allison (General Manager)
Montagu Love
Harrison
Richard Carle
Oliver
Charles Waldron
Needles
Edwin Maxwell
Withers
Edward McNamara
Police Desk Sergeant
Robert Emmett Keane
Tom Higgins
Florence Bates
Store Shopper
Charles Irwin
Second Detective
Matt McHugh
Sam
Julie Warren
Dorothy
Release History & Theatrical Window
Miami, Florida
Festival / Special Debut
April 11, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Wood
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Krasna
- Original Title
- The Devil and Miss Jones
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Frank Ross-Norma Krasna Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Wood
Norman Krasna
Harry Stradling Sr.
Sherman Todd
Frank Ross
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Stradling Sr.
Director of Photography
Frank Ross
Producer
Norman Krasna
Writer
Sam Wood
Director
Irene
Costume Design
Sherman Todd
Editor
William Cameron Menzies
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Devil and Miss Jones about?
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.
Who directed The Devil and Miss Jones?
The Devil and Miss Jones was directed by Sam Wood.
Who stars in The Devil and Miss Jones?
The principal cast of The Devil and Miss Jones includes Jean Arthur, Robert Cummings, Charles Coburn, Edmund Gwenn, Spring Byington.
When was The Devil and Miss Jones released and how long is it?
The Devil and Miss Jones was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Devil and Miss Jones?
The Devil and Miss Jones holds official age classifications: FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).