Too Busy to Work (1939)
Cornerstones! Committees! Little theatres! "Screwball" country cousins! The Joneses have never been so upside down. How would YOU like to have a "screwball" Joan Davis move in on you? Well, that's how the Jonses feel, too.
The Jones family females decide to teach Father a lesson. He's neglecting the family business to run for mayor, so they decide to neglect their household chores.
Director: Otto Brower
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 64 min
Release Date: November 17, 1939
Cast
- Jed Prouty - John Jones
- Spring Byington - Mrs. John Jones
- Kenneth Howell - Jack Jones
- Florence Roberts - Granny Jones
- George Ernest - Roger Jones
- June Carlson - Lucy Jones
- Billy Mahan - Bobby Jones
- Joan Davis - Lolly
- Chick Chandler - Cracker McGurk
- Marjorie Gateson - Mrs. Randolph Russell
Screenplay
Music: Gene Rose
Cinematography: Edward Cronjager
Editing: Fred Allen
Production: 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Otto Brower
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Too Busy to Work about?
- The Jones family females decide to teach Father a lesson. He's neglecting the family business to run for mayor, so they decide to neglect their household chores.
- Who directed Too Busy to Work?
- Too Busy to Work was directed by Otto Brower.
- Who stars in Too Busy to Work?
- Too Busy to Work stars Jed Prouty, Spring Byington, Kenneth Howell, Florence Roberts, George Ernest, June Carlson.
- How long is Too Busy to Work?
- Too Busy to Work has a runtime of 1h 4m (64 minutes).
- What genre is Too Busy to Work?
- Too Busy to Work is a Comedy film.
- Where was Too Busy to Work produced?
- Too Busy to Work was produced in United States of America.