Private Jones

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]

Private Jones
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Russell Mack
Screenplay by	Prescott 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 by	Robert Carlisle
Production company	Universal Pictures
Distributed by	Universal Pictures
Release date	March 25, 1933 (1933-03-25)
Running time	70 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

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.

Cast

• Lee Tracy as Pvt. William 'Bill' Jones
• Gloria Stuart as Mary Gregg
• Donald Cook as Lt. John Gregg
• Emma Dunn as Mrs. Jones
• Shirley Grey as Helen Jones
• Frank McHugh as 'Greasy'
• Russell Gleason as Williams
• Walter Catlett as Spivey
• Berton Churchill as Roger Winthrop