Private Jones

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Private Jones
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by Russell Mack
Screenplay byPrescott Chaplin
Bill Cohen
George Jessel
William N. Robson
Sam Spewack
Story by Richard Schayer
Produced by Carl Laemmle, Jr.
Starring Lee Tracy
Gloria Stuart
Donald Cook
Emma Dunn
Shirley Grey
Frank McHugh
Cinematography Charles J. Stumar
Edited byRobert Carlisle
Production
company
Distributed byUniversal Pictures
Release date
  • March 25, 1933 (1933-03-25)
Running time
70 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Private Jones is a 1933 American pre-Code comedy film directed by Russell Mack and written by Prescott Chaplin, Bill Cohen, George Jessel, William N. Robson and Sam Spewack. The film, which stars Lee Tracy, Gloria Stuart, Donald Cook, Emma Dunn, Shirley Grey and Frank McHugh, was released by Universal Pictures on March 25, 1933. [1] [2] [3]

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Plot

Mr. Jones is drafted to fight in World War I, after America declares war on Germany in 1917. He is, however, wholly unwilling. He attempts to evade the draft by arguing to be the sole provider for his family, but to no avail. He "snarl[s] at patriotism," [4] and does not think there is any reason for him to fight the Germans. After actively fighting for his country, his opinions may have changed.

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References

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