Sorrowful Jones (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1949, Sorrowful Jones is a comedy film directed by Sidney Lanfield, running about 88 minutes. “Funnier Than "The Paleface"!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 lifestyle. Sorrowful must also evade crooked gangsters and indulge in a bit of horse-thieving.
Who’s in it. Sorrowful Jones stars Bob Hope as Humphrey "Sorrowful" Jones, Lucille Ball as Gladys O'Neill, William Demarest as Regret and Bruce Cabot as Big Steve Holloway, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Sorrowful Jones has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sorrowful Jones page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sorrowful Jones tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sorrowful Jones (1949)?
- In US, Sorrowful Jones is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sorrowful Jones worth watching?
- Sorrowful Jones holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sorrowful Jones?
- Sorrowful Jones stars Bob Hope, Lucille Ball, William Demarest, Bruce Cabot and Thomas Gomez.
- When was Sorrowful Jones released?
- Sorrowful Jones was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.