Along Came Jones
“IT'S THE WEST AT ITS BEST! WITH ROOTIN'...TOOTIN'...SHOOTIN' COOPER!”
Synopsis
An easy-going cowboy is mistaken by the townsfolk for a notorious gunman. The cowboy decides it would be best to leave town, until he meets the gunman's girlfriend.
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Along Came Jones - Original Trailer 1945.
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-24
Top Cast
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Gary Cooper
Melody Jones
Loretta Young
Cherry de Longpre
William Demarest
George Fury
Dan Duryea
Monte Jarrad
Frank Sully
Avery de Longpre
Don Costello
Leo Gledhill
Walter Sande
Ira Waggoner
Russell Simpson
Pop de Longpre
Arthur Loft
Sheriff
Willard Robertson
Luke Packard
Ray Teal
Kriendler
Lane Chandler
Boone
Ernie Adams
Townsman (uncredited)
Erville Alderson
Bartender (uncredited)
Silver Tip Baker
Poker Player (uncredited)
Jack Baxley
Rancher on Street (uncredited)
Hank Bell
Posse Rider (uncredited)
Paul E. Burns
Small Man (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 19, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Heisler
- Screenplay & Story
- Nunnally Johnson, Alan Le May, Raymond Crossett
- Original Score
- Arthur Lange, Charles Maxwell, Hugo Friedhofer
- Original Title
- Along Came Jones
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- International Pictures (I), Cinema Artists Corp.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Heisler
Nunnally Johnson, Alan Le May, Raymond Crossett
Arthur Lange, Charles Maxwell, Hugo Friedhofer
Milton Krasner
Thomas Neff
William Goetz, Gary Cooper
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Lange
Original Music Composer
Nunnally Johnson
Writer
Stuart Heisler
Director
Gary Cooper
Producer
Thomas Neff
Editor
Milton Krasner
Director of Photography
Charles Maxwell
Original Music Composer
Hugo Friedhofer
Original Music Composer
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Along Came Jones
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Along Came Jones about?
An easy-going cowboy is mistaken by the townsfolk for a notorious gunman. The cowboy decides it would be best to leave town, until he meets the gunman's girlfriend.
Who directed Along Came Jones?
Along Came Jones was directed by Stuart Heisler.
Who stars in Along Came Jones?
The principal cast of Along Came Jones includes Gary Cooper, Loretta Young, William Demarest, Dan Duryea, Frank Sully.
When was Along Came Jones released and how long is it?
Along Came Jones was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Along Came Jones?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Along Came Jones was composed by Arthur Lange, Charles Maxwell, Hugo Friedhofer.
Is Along Came Jones based on a book or true story?
Along Came Jones is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alan Le May".