Private Jones(1933)
He told his lieutenant where to get off!...and the cockiest kid in the army made that one big mistake!
Private Jones Synopsis
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.
Private Jones (1933) is a war and comedy film directed by Russell Mack, released on March 25, 1933 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Lee Tracy, Gloria Stuart, Donald Cook and Emma Dunn. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Russell Mack
- Writers:
- Richard Schayer, Prescott Chaplin, George Jessel
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Private Jones Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lee Tracy
as Pvt. William 'Bill' Jones
Gloria Stuart
as Mary Gregg
Donald Cook
as Lt. John Gregg
Emma Dunn
as Mrs. Jones
Shirley Grey
as Helen Jones
Frank McHugh
as 'Greasy' - the Cook
Russell Gleason
as Williams
Walter Catlett
as Spivey
Berton Churchill
as Roger Winthrop
- Gene O'Brien
Gene O'Brien
as Bit Part (uncredited)
Richard Carle
as Lecturer (uncredited)
Wallis Clark
as Bit Part (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Russell Mack, written by Richard Schayer, Prescott Chaplin and George Jessel.
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Private Jones Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Private Jones – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Private Jones?
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The main cast of Private Jones (1933) includes Lee Tracy, Gloria Stuart, Donald Cook, Emma Dunn and Shirley Grey. The film was directed by Russell Mack. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Private Jones released?
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Private Jones was released on March 25, 1933 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is Private Jones worth watching?
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Private Jones (1933) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.