Movie

Sorrowful Jones

“Funnier Than "The Paleface"!”

★ 6.6(12)19491h 28m

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Good to know

Director: Sidney Lanfield
Release date: 1949-07-04
Runtime: 1h 28m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

About Sorrowful Jones

Sorrowful Jones is a 1949 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Sidney Lanfield, starring Bob Hope, Lucille Ball and William Demarest. It has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Sorrowful Jones in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Bob Hope

Humphrey "Sorrowful" Jones

Lucille Ball

Gladys O'Neill

William Demarest

Regret

Bruce Cabot

Big Steve Holloway

Thomas Gomez

Reardon

Tom Pedi

Once Over Sam

Paul Lees

Orville Smith

Houseley Stevenson

Doc Chesley

Ben Welden

Big Steve's Bodyguard

Emmett Vogan

Psychiatrist

Mary Jane Saunders

Martha Jane Smith

Erville Alderson

Happy the Mortician (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

gangster

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Sorrowful Jones in New Zealand?+

Sorrowful Jones is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Sorrowful Jones on Netflix?+

Sorrowful Jones is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is Sorrowful Jones?+

Sorrowful Jones has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Who stars in Sorrowful Jones?+

Sorrowful Jones stars Bob Hope, Lucille Ball, William Demarest, Bruce Cabot and Thomas Gomez.

When did Sorrowful Jones come out?+

Sorrowful Jones is a 1949 movie directed by Sidney Lanfield.

What genre is Sorrowful Jones?+

Sorrowful Jones is Comedy film.

Who directed Sorrowful Jones?+

Sorrowful Jones was directed by Sidney Lanfield.