Too Busy to Work
“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.”
Synopsis
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.
Part of the Jones Family
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Top Cast
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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
Andrew Tombes
Wilbur Wentworth
Marvin Stephens
Tommy McGuire
Irving Bacon
Gilligan
Helen Ericson
Betty
Harold Goodwin
Raymond
Hooper Atchley
Charles Carter
Sherry Hall
Anbruster
George Melford
Dugan
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 17, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Otto Brower
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley Rauh, Helen Logan, Robert Ellis
- Original Score
- Gene Rose
- Original Title
- Too Busy to Work
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Otto Brower
Stanley Rauh, Helen Logan, Robert Ellis
Gene Rose
Edward Cronjager
Fred Allen
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Stanley Rauh
Writer
Helen A. Myron
Costume Design
Helen Logan
Writer
Fred Allen
Editor
Robert Ellis
Writer
Otto Brower
Director
Edward Cronjager
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Too Busy to Work
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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?
The principal cast of Too Busy to Work includes Jed Prouty, Spring Byington, Kenneth Howell, Florence Roberts, George Ernest.
When was Too Busy to Work released and how long is it?
Too Busy to Work was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Too Busy to Work?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Too Busy to Work was composed by Gene Rose.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Too Busy to Work?
Too Busy to Work holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).