The film, about a "grassroots" political campaign, created unwittingly by a newspaper columnist and pursued by a wealthy businessman, became a box office hit and was nominated for an Academy Award for best original story.  This movie helps put in perspective every generation's political shenanigans.

And for a real shocker, the New York Times film critic of the era, Bosley Crowther, gushed over it.  He often did his job as a "critic" with inspiration picking apart some films that, since then, have withstood the test of time.  This one he loved.  Here is the review he wrote in 1941:  'Meet John Doe,' an Inspiring Lesson in Americanism.

Thurs., April 17th:  Common Core History and Facts, Norman Tea Party, 7:00 p.m.
Fri., April 18th:  High Noon Club, H & H Gun Range, Noon
Fri., April 18th:  Free Movie Night, "Meet John Doe," H & H Gun Range, 6:30 p.m.

Sat., April 19th:  912 Coffee, Woodbridge Restaurant, 8:00 a.m.