Meet John Doe
1941
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.
Director:
Frank Capra
Writers:
Richard Connell, Robert Presnell Sr., Robert Riskin
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 4 wins & 1 nomination total
Production:
Frank Capra
Country:
United States
