Private Jones (1933)
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.
Director: Russell Mack
Genre: War, Comedy
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: March 25, 1933
Cast
- 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)
Screenplay
- Prescott Chaplin
- Sam Spewack (Adaptation)
- Richard Schayer (Story)
- William N. Robson
- George Jessel (Adaptation)
Production: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
world war i, soldier
More Films by Director: Russell Mack
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Private Jones about?
- 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.
- Who directed Private Jones?
- Private Jones was directed by Russell Mack.
- Who stars in Private Jones?
- Private Jones stars Lee Tracy, Gloria Stuart, Donald Cook, Emma Dunn, Shirley Grey, Frank McHugh.
- How long is Private Jones?
- Private Jones has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Private Jones?
- Private Jones is a War, Comedy film.
- Where was Private Jones produced?
- Private Jones was produced in United States of America.