Safety in Numbers
1938, English. Directed by Malcolm St. Clair.
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The Jones family patriarch, also mayor, is swindled into thinking the town swamp is a rich mineral deposit.
- Runtime
- 0h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Jones Family: watch order
Cast & crew
- Malcolm St. ClairDirector
- Jed ProutyJohn Jones
- Shirley DeaneBonnie Thompson
- Spring ByingtonMrs. John Jones
- Russell GleasonHerbert Thompson
- Kenneth HowellJack Jones
- George ErnestRoger Jones
- June CarlsonLucy Jones
- Florence RobertsGranny Jones
- Billy MahanBobby Jones
- Marvin StephensTommy McGuire
- Iva StewartToni Stewart
- Helen FreemanMrs. Stewart
Details
- Released
- 30 May 1938
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Joseph Hoffman, Karen DeWolf, Robert Chapin
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Every Saturday Night
1936 · 7.0/10
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1936 · 9.0/10
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Back to Nature
1936 · 9.0/10
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Off to the Races
1937 · 10.0/10
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Big Business
1937 · 7.5/10
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Hot Water
1937 · 6.5/10
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Borrowing Trouble
1937 · 7.0/10
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Love on a Budget
1938 · 8.0/10
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A Trip to Paris
1938 · 5.5/10
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What comes next in the series.
Down on the Farm
1938 · 10.0/10
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Everybody's Baby
1939 · 8.0/10
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The Jones Family in Hollywood
1939 · 10.0/10
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1939 · 7.3/10
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1939 · 10.0/10
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1940 · 8.0/10
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Safety in Numbers: quick answers
What should I watch before Safety in Numbers?
Watch Hot Water (1937), Borrowing Trouble (1937), Love on a Budget (1938), and A Trip to Paris (1938) first, plus 5 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Safety in Numbers?
Next in the series: Down on the Farm (1938), Everybody's Baby (1939), and The Jones Family in Hollywood (1939).
Is Safety in Numbers worth watching?
Safety in Numbers doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Safety in Numbers?
Safety in Numbers runs 55 minutes (0h 55m).
Does Safety in Numbers have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Safety in Numbers. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Safety in Numbers parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Safety in Numbers is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Safety in Numbers on?
Safety in Numbers isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 May 1938. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Safety in Numbers?
If you liked Safety in Numbers, try Go West, Support Your Local Gunfighter, Dennis the Menace.
Who directed Safety in Numbers?
Safety in Numbers (1938) was directed by Malcolm St. Clair and stars Jed Prouty, Shirley Deane, Spring Byington.