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Meet John Doe
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Product Description
Written by a discharged journalist as a publicity stunt, and as a parting shot at the paper's new editor, the premise of the letter unexpectedly fires the imagination of the Bulletin's readers and the wider American public. It's real author, Ann Mitchell (Barbara Stanwyck) who has fabricated the letter in her final column, is rehired, and now needs to find someone to play the part of the fictional "John Doe." Gary Cooper is perfectly cast as Long John Willoughby, an injured and penniless former baseball pitcher lured into impersonating "John Doe" with the promise of medical treatment. In what would have undoubtedly been an Oscar winning performance, were it not for his own success that same year in Howard Hawk's "Sergeant York," Cooper excels himself here as Willoughby's initial indifference to his undertaking turns to genuine concern at his role. But, as he becomes an increasingly culpable pawn in an ever more treacherous game, just how can "John Doe" redeem himself? The film explores a recurring notion in Capra's work that of the universal everyman exploited by a corrupt and powerful establishment, the film's reflections on corporate control of both the media, and of ordinary people's lives is still a resonant social commentary as ever.
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- MPAA rating : NR (Not Rated)
- Product Dimensions : 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces
- Item model number : VCIV8599DVD
- Director : Frank Capra
- Media Format : Dolby, Multiple Formats, Black & White, Full Screen, Collector's Edition, NTSC
- Run time : 2 hours and 3 minutes
- Release date : November 30, 2010
- Actors : Various
- Studio : Vci Video
- ASIN : B0043GAT5I
- Country of Origin : USA
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #55,360 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- #9,349 in Drama DVDs
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It's difficult to believe that this movie is seven decades old. John Doe's May 1941 US release actually predates the September 1941 (original Australian) release of Citizen Kane but it covers similar issues - the unfettered power of the media. What Citizen Kane doesn't cover is the need for great men to endure hardship and scorn to challenge unfettered and unjust power. And, who better to play the humble and seemingly insignificant man who is called upon to achieve greatness than Gary Cooper who gives an exceptional performance as the vagrant baseballer (a good precursor to his subsequent role as Lou Gehrig in "Pride of the Yankees" some months later). Walter Brennan plays his disgruntled vagrant sidekick, known only as "The Colonel". Edward Arnold is superb as always as the quintessential bad guy publishing mogul. Barbara Stanwyck is great as Ann Mitchell who transforms from being ambitious and unscrupulous to being a force for good.
Meet John Doe was remade in 1992 with Dustin Hoffman as "Hero" (aka "Accidental Hero") which is also a good movie but with nowhere near the impact of Meet John Doe. The remake also lacks the depression era feel of Meet John Doe.
Those who watch Meet John Doe would also be interested in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington and Mr. Deeds Goes to Town. Meet John Doe is an excellent movie, decades ahead of its time. It generally plays second fiddle to Mr. Smith Goes to Washington but its message is just as compelling - and both movies are must-see.
Cooper and Capra had enjoyed success before with "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town," but this is the much better film. Cooper's performance in this 1940 film is certainly Oscar worthy, but his next film was "Sergeant York" and that was the film that won the actor his first Academy Award. Stanwyck's performance is just as good, proving she could do more than film noir bad girls. Like most of Capra's great works, including "It's A Wonderful Life," the mythic structure is clearly that of the crucifixion and resurrection (think about it). The symbolic "death" of John Doe is arguably the most painful in any of Capra's films and the character's "resurrection" is definitely the most believable. Capra originally had a darker ending than what was provided, but we all know that really would have gone against his grain. Again, the supporting cast for Capra's film is absolutely stellar, with Edward Arnold, Walter Brennan, James Gleason, Spring Byington, Gene Lockhart, and Steling Holloway all getting the most out of Robert Riskin's screenplay. "Meet John Doe" is definitely a classic Frank Capra film.