The Meanest Man in the World
Comedy
Bert Lytell is a kind lawyer who decides to get tough after losing all his clients but he discovers it's not that easy to be mean.
Director
Edward F. Cline
Writers
George M. Cohan, Austin McHugh
Stars
Bert Lytell, Blanche Sweet, Bryant Washburn
Release Date
October 22, 1923
Language
None, English
Country
United States
🎭 Top Cast
Bert Lytell
as Richard Clark
Blanche Sweet
as Jane Hudson
Bryant Washburn
as Ned Stevens
Marion Aye
as Nellie Clarke
Lincoln Stedman
as Bart Nash
Helen Lynch
as Kitty Crockett
Ward Crane
as Carleton Childs
Frances Raymond
as Mrs. Clarke
Carl Stockdale
as Hiram Leeeds
Tom Murray
as Andy Oatman
🎬 Technical Specs
Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Production
Sol Lesser Productions
🏷️ Keywords
new york cityschemeattorneymeannessloss of clients
🎯 Categories
Comedy
💡 Did You Know?
The original Broadway production of "The Meanest Man in the World" by Augustin MacHugh opened at the Hudson Theater on October 20, 1920 starring George M. Cohan and ran for 202 performances.
📖 Synopsis
Bert Lytell is a kind lawyer who decides to get tough after losing all his clients but he discovers it's not that easy to be mean.