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Little Johnny Jones
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Little Johnny Jones

1929-11-17 · 74 min · ★ 7.0

Comedy · Romance · Music · Drama

Little Johnny Jones is a jockey who is in love with his all-American sweetheart, Mary Baker, and also his career as the rider of thoroughbred horses. But he almost loses both when he is tricked by a showgirl, Vivian Dale. His story of vindication swings from the racetracks of America to England and the historical National Derby, with plenty of red-white-and-blue bunting waving behind the little patriot.

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Directors
Mervyn LeRoy
Production companies
First National Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Edward BuzzellJohnny Jones
Alice DayAlice DayMary Baker
Edna MurphyEdna MurphyVivian Dale
Robert EdesonRobert EdesonEd Baker
Wheeler OakmanWheeler OakmanWyman
Ray TurnerRay TurnerCarbon (as Raymond Turner)
Donald ReedDonald ReedRamon

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