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7.6/10
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A tycoon goes undercover to ferret out agitators at a department store, but gets involved in their lives instead.A tycoon goes undercover to ferret out agitators at a department store, but gets involved in their lives instead.A tycoon goes undercover to ferret out agitators at a department store, but gets involved in their lives instead.
- Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 2 nominations total
S.Z. Sakall
- George
- (as S.Z. Sakall)
- Director
- Writer
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Did you know
- TriviaJean Arthur planned to remake the picture with her as the devil titled "The Devil and Mr. Jones", but that project never materialized.
- GoofsDuring the beach scene, the people in the background change completely from shot to shot. However, the crowd in the opening shot of the beach scene is the same as the one in the final shot.
- Quotes
First Policeman: When they start recitin' the Constitution, watch out!
- Crazy creditsThe foreword after the opening credits reads: Dear Richest Men in the World: We made up this character in the story, out of our own heads. It's nobody, really. The whole thing is make-believe. We'd feel awful if anyone was offended. Thank you, The Author, Director and Producer. P.S. Nobody sue. P.P.S. Please.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.12 (2011)
- SoundtracksThe Blue Danube Waltz, Opus 314
(1867) (uncredited)
Written by Johann Strauss
Played aboard ship at the end and danced by Merrick and the employees.
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Charles Coburn was a funny man. I wish had more movies with him in them, as he usually makes me laugh. He did here, and this movie was on it's way to a rating of "10" when it bogged down midway through and never really regained momentum. It did have a nice sentimental ending, though.
Coburn, meanwhile, was outstanding as the super-rich owner of a department store who goes "underground" as a shoe salesman in his store to find out the cause of worker unrest. Then romance takes over the story: Coburn and Spring Byington and then Bob Cummings and Jean Arthur and the story loses a lot of it comedy touch and its zip.
Overall, the film still exudes charm and Coburn, despite third billing, IS the star of this film. I'm sure a number of fans of this film are disappointed it still isn't out on DVD.
Coburn, meanwhile, was outstanding as the super-rich owner of a department store who goes "underground" as a shoe salesman in his store to find out the cause of worker unrest. Then romance takes over the story: Coburn and Spring Byington and then Bob Cummings and Jean Arthur and the story loses a lot of it comedy touch and its zip.
Overall, the film still exudes charm and Coburn, despite third billing, IS the star of this film. I'm sure a number of fans of this film are disappointed it still isn't out on DVD.
- ccthemovieman-1
- Mar 4, 2006
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- Runtime1 hour 32 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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By what name was The Devil and Miss Jones (1941) officially released in India in English?
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