A reporter (Barbara Stanwyck) writes a fictitious column about someone named "John Doe," who is distraught at America's neglect of the little people and plans to kill himself. The newspaper then hires a ballplayer-turned-hobo (Gary Cooper) to pose as John Doe. In a series of radio addresses written by a publisher with fascist leanings, Doe captures the public's imagination. When he finally realizes he has been used, Doe comes to his senses and becomes the man he never knew he could be.
Release date: March 12, 1941 (USA)
Director: Frank Capra
Screenplay: Robert Riskin
Story by: Richard Connell, Robert Presnell Sr.
Nominations: Academy Award for Best Story
Stars: Gary Cooper, Barbara Stanwyck, Edward Arnold
These films were originally produced long before the advent of High Definition TV, therefore they are best viewed on a small screen. HD TVs tend to stretch and skew the picture. Set your HD TV on 4:3 aspect ratio. (That was the old TV format). Please do not expect DVD or Commercial level DVDs from these films.
This product was added to our catalog on Friday 03 April, 2020.
