As a parting shot, fired reporter Ann Mitchell prints a fake letter from unemployed "John Doe," who threatens suicide in protest of social ills. The paper is forced to rehire Ann and hires John Willoughby to impersonate "Doe." Ann and her bosses cynically milk the story for all it's worth, until the made-up "John Doe" philosophy starts a whole political movement..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 122 minutes
✓ Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
✓ Stars: Gary Cooper, Barbara Stanwyck, Edward Arnold, Walter Brennan, Spring Byington
✓ Director: Frank Capra, Frank Capra, George Barnes, Jack Cosgrove, Daniel Mandell
The Meet John Doe (1941) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Meet John Doe (1941) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Meet John Doe (1941) is staring with Gary Cooper, Barbara Stanwyck, Edward Arnold, Walter Brennan, Spring Byington, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Frank Capra, Frank Capra, George Barnes, Jack Cosgrove, Daniel Mandell juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.