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1936

0h 57m

9.0(1 votes)

Comedy

Overview

The Jones family goes to a convention traveling in a trailer. The oldest daughter gets involved with a convict, the oldest son has a love affair, and the youngest son gets into photography.

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20th Century Fox

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Jed Prouty

Jed Prouty

John Jones

Shirley Deane

Shirley Deane

Bonnie Jones

Dixie Dunbar

Dixie Dunbar

Mabel

Tony Martin

Tony Martin

Tom Williams

Spring Byington

Spring Byington

Louise Jones

Kenneth Howell

Kenneth Howell

Jack Jones

George Ernest

George Ernest

Roger Jones

June Carlson

June Carlson

Lucy Jones

Florence Roberts

Florence Roberts

Granny Jones

Billy Mahan

Billy Mahan

Bobby Jones

Creative team

Directed by: James Tinling
Written by: Robert Ellis
Helen Logan
Produced by: Max Golden

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