When was Private Jones released?

Private Jones was released on March 25, 1933.

Who directed Private Jones?

Private Jones was directed by Russell Mack.

Who is in the cast of Private Jones?

The main cast of Private Jones includes Lee Tracy, Gloria Stuart, Donald Cook, Emma Dunn, Shirley Grey.

Private Jones

Name: Private Jones
Genre: War, Comedy
Released: 1933-03-25
Duration: 70 min
Cast: Lee Tracy, Gloria Stuart, Donald Cook, Emma Dunn, Shirley Grey

1933

1h 10m

War Comedy

Status

Released

Release

1933

Runtime

1h 10m

Storyline

"He told his lieutenant where to get off!...and the cockiest kid in the army made that one big mistake!"

After America enters World War I, young William "Bill" Jones tries to avoid military service by telling the draft board that he is the sole supporter of his family and is employed by businessman Roger Winthrop, his sister Helen's boss.

Score Distribution

Details

Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 10m
: Mar 25, 1933
Languages: English
Director: Russell Mack
Production: Universal Pictures
Production Countries: United States of America

Top Cast

17 Cast Members

Lee Tracy

Pvt. William 'Bill' Jones

Gloria Stuart

Mary Gregg

Donald Cook

Lt. John Gregg

Emma Dunn

Mrs. Jones

Shirley Grey

Helen Jones

Frank McHugh

'Greasy' - the Cook

Russell Gleason

Williams

Walter Catlett

Spivey

Berton Churchill

Roger Winthrop

Gene O'Brien

Bit Part (uncredited)

Richard Carle

Lecturer (uncredited)

Wallis Clark

Bit Part (uncredited)

Ethel Clayton

Mrs. Winthrop (uncredited)

Richard Cramer

Pete Smith (uncredited)

Al Hill

Howard (uncredited)

Roland Varno

Lt. Brinkerhoff (uncredited)

Hans Heinrich von Twardowski

Von Bergen (uncredited)

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