Back to Nature
Synopsis
The Jones family goes to a convention traveling in a trailer. The oldest daughter gets involved with a convict, the oldest son has a love affair, and the youngest son gets into photography.
Part of the Jones Family
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Top Cast
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Jed Prouty
John Jones
Shirley Deane
Bonnie Jones
Dixie Dunbar
Mabel
Tony Martin
Tom Williams
Spring Byington
Louise Jones
Kenneth Howell
Jack Jones
George Ernest
Roger Jones
June Carlson
Lucy Jones
Florence Roberts
Granny Jones
Billy Mahan
Bobby Jones
Ivan Miller
Federal Officer
Oscar Apfel
Hotel Manager
James Barton
Motorcycle Officer
Spencer Charters
Deputy Sheriff Putney
Edgar Dearing
Motorcycle Officer
John Webb Dillion
Scotland Yard Man
Wesley Giraud
Hitchhiker
Russell Simpson
Sheriff
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 14, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Tinling
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Ellis, Helen Logan
- Original Title
- Back to Nature
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Tinling
Robert Ellis, Helen Logan
Daniel B. Clark
Max Golden
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel B. Clark
Director of Photography
James Tinling
Director
Robert Ellis
Writer
Helen Logan
Writer
Max Golden
Producer
Herschel McCoy
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Back to Nature
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Back to Nature about?
The Jones family goes to a convention traveling in a trailer. The oldest daughter gets involved with a convict, the oldest son has a love affair, and the youngest son gets into photography.
Who directed Back to Nature?
Back to Nature was directed by James Tinling.
Who stars in Back to Nature?
The principal cast of Back to Nature includes Jed Prouty, Shirley Deane, Dixie Dunbar, Tony Martin, Spring Byington.
When was Back to Nature released and how long is it?
Back to Nature was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 57m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Back to Nature?
Back to Nature holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).