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.

Genres: Drama, Comedy, Romance

What to watch after Meet John Doe

• Sergeant York (1941) — Same feel: idealistic, moralistic
• Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) — Frank Capra directed both
• Lady for a Day (1933) — Frank Capra directed both
• Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) — Two steps away in the credits
• Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) — Same feel: idealistic, moralistic
• Young Mr. Lincoln (1939) — Same feel: idealistic, moralistic