Private Jones
1933, English. Directed by Russell Mack.
He told his lieutenant where to get off!...and the cockiest kid in the army made that one big mistake!
After America enters World War I, young William "Bill" Jones tries to avoid military service by telling the draft board that he is the sole supporter of his family and is employed by businessman Roger Winthrop, his sister Helen's boss.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Russell MackDirector
- Lee TracyPvt. William 'Bill' Jones
- Gloria StuartMary Gregg
- Donald CookLt. John Gregg
- Emma DunnMrs. Jones
- Shirley GreyHelen Jones
- Frank McHugh'Greasy' - the Cook
- Russell GleasonWilliams
- Walter CatlettSpivey
- Berton ChurchillRoger Winthrop
- Gene O'BrienBit Part (uncredited)
- Richard CarleLecturer (uncredited)
- Wallis ClarkBit Part (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 25 March 1933
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Prescott Chaplin, Richard Schayer, William N. Robson
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Private Jones runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
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Private Jones is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Private Jones isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 March 1933. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Private Jones?
If you liked Private Jones, try Oh! What a Lovely War, What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?, Buck Privates.
Who directed Private Jones?
Private Jones (1933) was directed by Russell Mack and stars Lee Tracy, Gloria Stuart, Donald Cook.