Movie 191/1001 ~ Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

This is a Frank Capra classic movie. Filmed in 1936, it stars Gary Cooper, as the likeable Mr. Deeds. He inherits 20 million dollars from a distant relative, but must contend with moochers and schemers in New York. When he opts to donate his money to charity, he is sued and others try to prove that he is mentally unstable. The movie is well paced and is well worth watching. It isn't my favourite old movie, and it isn't even my favourite Frank Capra movie, but it was very good.

Ed. Note: As some people have noticed, Adam Sandler did indeed make a movie called Mr. Deeds, and yes, it is loosely based on this film.

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