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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.
Theatrical
Apr 11, 1941
Theaters
7
Quotes
See all →Understanding Beyond Appearances
Merrick
Elizabeth, I wonder if you'd care - for the real me?
Elizabeth
I think I know the real you.
Merrick
I may not be exactly as I appear on the surface.
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
Love and Sacrifice in Relationships
Mary Jones
I wish you'd marry me, just like it is. I'm not afraid.
Joe O'Brien
Marriage? You're not afraid? Women are never afraid. How long do you think you'd be in love with me living off your salary?
Mary Jones
That's nothing to be ashamed of. You can't help it.
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
Cast
Full credits →J
Jean Arthur
Mary Jones
R
Robert Cummings
Joe O'Brien
C
Charles Coburn
John P. Merrick/Thomas Higgins
E
Edmund Gwenn
Hooper
S
Spring Byington
Elizabeth Ellis
S
S.Z. Sakall
George (Merrick's Butler)
W
William Demarest
First Detective
W
Walter Kingsford
Mr. Allison (General Manager)
M
Montagu Love
Harrison
R
Richard Carle
Oliver
C
Charles Waldron
Needles
E
Edwin Maxwell
Withers
E
Edward McNamara
Police Desk Sergeant
R
Robert Emmett Keane
Tom Higgins
F
Florence Bates
Store Shopper
C
Charles Irwin
Second Detective
M
Matt McHugh
Sam
J
Julie Warren
Dorothy
R
Regis Toomey
1st Policeman
P
Pat Moriarity
2nd Policeman
