On Their Own
1940, English. Directed by Otto Brower.
You'll roar at their adventures in trying to retrieve the family fortune!
The Jones family (without father) head for California to open a bungalow court. To increase business they advertise for families with children and pets. A neighbor threatens to sue.
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Jones Family: watch order
Cast & crew
- Otto BrowerDirector
- Spring ByingtonMrs. John Jones
- Kenneth HowellJack Jones
- George ErnestRoger Jones
- June CarlsonLucy Jones
- Florence RobertsGranny Jones
- Billy MahanBobby Jones
- Marguerite ChapmanMargaret
- John QualenPeters
- Charles JudelsGiuseppe Galentoni
- Chick ChandlerDoc Duggan
- Forrester HarveyMr. Pim
- Isabel RandolphHortense Dingwell
Details
- Released
- 17 May 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Val Burton, Edith Skouras, Jack Jungmeyer
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Watch before On Their Own
In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
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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Safety in Numbers
1938 · 7.0/10
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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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Quick Millions
1939 · 7.3/10
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Too Busy to Work
1939 · 10.0/10
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Young as You Feel
1940 · 8.0/10
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On Their Own: quick answers
What should I watch before On Their Own?
Watch The Jones Family in Hollywood (1939), Quick Millions (1939), Too Busy to Work (1939), and Young as You Feel (1940) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
Is On Their Own worth watching?
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How long is On Their Own?
On Their Own runs 65 minutes (1h 5m).
Does On Their Own have a post-credits scene?
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On Their Own parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
On Their Own is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is On Their Own on?
On Their Own isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 May 1940. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like On Their Own?
If you liked On Their Own, try Good Neighbor Sam, Ri¢hie Ri¢h, Summer Rental.
Who directed On Their Own?
On Their Own (1940) was directed by Otto Brower and stars Spring Byington, Kenneth Howell, George Ernest.