Bibliograph

Meet John Doe, Frank Capra

Type

Label

Meet John Doe, Frank Capra

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Main title

Meet John Doe

Oclc number

502587099

Responsibility statement

Frank Capra

Runtime

123

Series statement

The Laureate Collection

Summary

"John Doe," a genial and aimless tramp, is hoaxed into protesting against existing social evils as a newspaper circulation stunt. He pleads to the "little man" for brotherly love and democratic good will. Because of his simple sincerity, he becomes a national hero; John Doe clubs are formed and a spontaneous movement begins. John Doe is shocked when he discovers that it's all a plot by the owner of the paper, who plans to use the voting strength of the clubs to bludgeon his way to power. John Doe's resulting fight for democracy has a timeless, inspiring message for all Americans

Table Of Contents

Special features: Audio commentary (with optional English subtitles) with archive contributions from Frank Capra. -- Three featurettes: Meet Mr. Capra, Meet Mr. Cooper, Meet Miss Stanwyck. -- Vintage "Lux Theatre" radio productions of "For whom the bell tolls" and "Sorry wrong number" starring Gary Cooper & Ingrid Berbman; and Barbara Stanwyck & Burt Lancaster. -- Extensive cast and crew profiles. -- Production background

Technique

live action

Contributor