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What Happened to Jones
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What Happened to Jones

1920-08-08 · 50 min · ★ 8.0

Comedy

Heeding the pleas of Bobbie Brown, Jimmie Jones packs his trunk full of liquor to present to his desperate friend and hops on a train. Upon his arrival, Jones discovers that his cargo has been purloined in transit, and while attempting to replenish his supplies by bargaining with the local bootlegger, is detected by the local sheriff.

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Directors
James Cruze
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Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Bryant WashburnBryant WashburnJimmie Jones
Margaret LoomisMargaret LoomisCissy Smith
J. Morris FosterJ. Morris FosterBobbie Brown (as J. Maurice Foster)
Frank JonassonAnthony Goodley
Lillian LeightonLillian LeightonMatilda Brown
Caroline RankinCaroline RankinAlvina Smith
Richard CummingsGreen

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