Sorrowful Jones
1949, English. Directed by Sidney Lanfield.
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A young girl is left with the notoriously cheap Sorrowful Jones as a marker for a bet. When her father doesn't return, he learns that taking care of a child interferes with his free-wheeling lifestyle. Sorrowful must also evade crooked gangsters and indulge in a bit of horse-thieving.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Sidney LanfieldDirector
- Bob HopeHumphrey "Sorrowful" Jones
- Lucille BallGladys O'Neill
- William DemarestRegret
- Bruce CabotBig Steve Holloway
- Thomas GomezReardon
- Tom PediOnce Over Sam
- Paul LeesOrville Smith
- Houseley StevensonDoc Chesley
- Ben WeldenBig Steve's Bodyguard
- Emmett VoganPsychiatrist
- Mary Jane SaundersMartha Jane Smith
- Erville AldersonHappy the Mortician (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 4 July 1949
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Edmund L. Hartmann, Damon Runyon, Jack Rose
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Sorrowful Jones: quick answers
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How long is Sorrowful Jones?
Sorrowful Jones runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does Sorrowful Jones have a post-credits scene?
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Sorrowful Jones parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Sorrowful Jones is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Sorrowful Jones on?
Sorrowful Jones isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sorrowful Jones?
If you liked Sorrowful Jones, try Pocketful of Miracles, The Facts of Life, The Inspector General.
Who directed Sorrowful Jones?
Sorrowful Jones (1949) was directed by Sidney Lanfield and stars Bob Hope, Lucille Ball, William Demarest.