Sorrowful Jones
"Funnier Than "The Paleface"!"
Originally released in 1949. Sorrowful Jones is a comedy film. directed by Sidney Lanfield. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bob Hope, Lucille Ball, and William Demarest
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 4, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bob Hope
as Humphrey "Sorrowful" Jones
Lucille Ball
as Gladys O'Neill
William Demarest
as Regret
Bruce Cabot
as Big Steve Holloway
Thomas Gomez
as Reardon
Tom Pedi
as Once Over Sam
Paul Lees
as Orville Smith
Houseley Stevenson
as Doc Chesley
Ben Welden
as Big Steve's Bodyguard
Emmett Vogan
as Psychiatrist
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sorrowful Jones about?
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 lifest...
Who directed Sorrowful Jones?
Sorrowful Jones was directed by Sidney Lanfield.
How long is Sorrowful Jones?
Sorrowful Jones has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Sorrowful Jones released?
Sorrowful Jones was released on July 4, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sorrowful Jones?
The main cast of Sorrowful Jones includes Bob Hope, Lucille Ball, William Demarest, Bruce Cabot, Thomas Gomez.