"Meet John Doe" Part 1

Hartford Courant columnist Colin McEnroe has suggested that Frank Capra's 1941 classic "Meet John Doe" was the McCain/Palin campaign's inspiration and blueprint for their "I'm with Joe the Plumber" election strategy. The intent of this gambit is to recast McCain as the candidate of the 'Average Joe (six-pack).'

What do you think?

http://www.courant.com/news/local/columnists/hc-colin1019.artoct19-col,0,6280...

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0033891/

NOTE: "Meet John Doe" entered the Public Domain in 1969.

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[outerspaceoutpost]

Loved this movie ever since I could remember. Barbra Stanwyck (one of my fav) &

Gary Cooper (one of my fav) are fantastic! I especially adore the ending. One of the

best endings ever. By the way, When did Barbra pass away? I don't remember hearing

about it.

[FlintPublic]

@outerspaceoutpost Thanks for the comment. Barbara Stanwyck passed away January 20, 1990 at the age of 83.

[outerspaceoutpost]

@FlintPublic Bless you for this information. I am much obliged to you. Although I am not of the 30's, 40's or 50's

generation, I was raise on classic movies. I my opinion they are superior in acting & inquality. I once was interested in being a Director, but was talked out of it. Anyway I however can think of only a few actors in my generation that can messure up very close. Happy New Year & Peace be with you.

[FlintPublic]

@outerspaceoutpost I agree and same to you! PS: How can we talk you back into directing? ; )

[outerspaceoutpost]

@FlintPublic My dear friend, you are so sweet. I thank you. I'm still interested in directing. I did have an opportunity

filming once in a cinema class I once had back when I was in high school at a local park. I was crazy about

Alfed Hitchcock back then & I filmed a 35 ml suspence movie. As much as I still love it, I've taken a new direction.

the movie biz has changed to much for my liking. I'm a writer now & who knows maybe some day I'll write a movie

script if God leads me into it. Peace!

[FlintPublic]

@outerspaceoutpost I can understand that. Good luck to you!

[egogo816]

I love Barbara Stanwyck.....one of the greatest actresses of all time!!!!!...RIP

[KarmaIsABitch4Real]

I just saw the colorized version of this movie today and I'll say the B&W is better. Plus this is a great film.

[grabit1]

Sarah Palin and Joe Nobody are nothing but thieves, who know absolutely nothing yet steal just like DB Norton did.

Babs and Coop would have kicked Palin's into outer space. And Capra would have added the final bonus.

[buzzclick500]

The glass of milk is telling--he's not happy with his life or job, and has ulcers. This is revealed later in the film.

[outerspaceoutpost]

@FlintPublic So nice to hear from you again, my friend. Happy New year to you & your family. When I think of my

life as a whole, I would have to say even with the rotten, my life has turned out pretty well. I've had some really

great experiences. My 10th grade high school teacher told me many times "Life is what we make it." I try to live up to her words & I try to teach others the same. God Bless you in all that you try to do. See you around You Tube.Keeping you on my You Tube prayer list.

[grabit1]

@buzzclick500

Don't feel embarrassed. I'd look at that butt, too. Since it was attached to the single greatest film actress I've ever seen.