Private Jones
“He told his lieutenant where to get off!...and the cockiest kid in the army made that one big mistake!”
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.
Top Cast
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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)
Richard Carle
Lecturer (uncredited)
Wallis Clark
Bit Part (uncredited)
Ethel Clayton
Mrs. Winthrop (uncredited)
Richard Cramer
Pete Smith (uncredited)
Al Hill
Howard (uncredited)
Roland Varno
Lt. Brinkerhoff (uncredited)
Hans Heinrich von Twardowski
Von Bergen (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 25, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Russell Mack
- Screenplay & Story
- Prescott Chaplin, Sam Spewack, Richard Schayer, William N. Robson, George Jessel
- Original Title
- Private Jones
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Russell Mack
Prescott Chaplin, Sam Spewack, Richard Schayer, William N. Robson, George Jessel
Department Leadership Roster
Russell Mack
Director
Prescott Chaplin
Writer
William N. Robson
Writer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Private Jones
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Private Jones includes Lee Tracy, Gloria Stuart, Donald Cook, Emma Dunn, Shirley Grey.
When was Private Jones released and how long is it?
Private Jones was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Private Jones?
Private Jones holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).