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IMDbNR191550mUnited States of America

What Happened to Jones

Topics:#lost film

Synopsis

Jones is a traveling salesman -- or drummer, as they were known in those days -- who peddles Bibles and playing cards at a discount. Along with Professor Goodly, he goes to a prize fight which is raided by the police. The two men wind up at a boarding school for young ladies where Jones is mistaken for the Bishop of Timbuctoo.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 22, 1915

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Fred Mace
Screenplay & Story
George Broadhurst
Original Title
What Happened to Jones
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
50m
Production Studios
William A. Brady Picture Plays

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Fred Mace

Screenplay & Story

George Broadhurst

Department Leadership Roster

Fred Mace

Fred Mace

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for What Happened to Jones.

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Frequently Asked Questions About What Happened to Jones

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is What Happened to Jones about?

Jones is a traveling salesman -- or drummer, as they were known in those days -- who peddles Bibles and playing cards at a discount. Along with Professor Goodly, he goes to a prize fight which is raided by the police. The two men wind up at a boarding school for young ladies where Jones is mistaken for the Bishop of Timbuctoo.

Who directed What Happened to Jones?

What Happened to Jones was directed by Fred Mace.

Who stars in What Happened to Jones?

The principal cast of What Happened to Jones includes Fred Mace, Mary Charleson, Bradley Barker, Chester Barnett, William Mandeville.

When was What Happened to Jones released and how long is it?

What Happened to Jones was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 50m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for What Happened to Jones?

What Happened to Jones holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).