On Their Own (1940)
Overview
The Jones family (without father) head for California to open a bungalow court. To increase business they advertise for families with children and pets. A neighbor threatens to sue.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.864 |
Directed By
Otto Brower
Crew
Otto Brower
Harold Buchman
Val Burton
Val Burton
Jack Jungmeyer
Edith Skouras
Arthur C. Miller
Nick DeMaggio
Sol M. Wurtzel
Max Golden
Samuel Kaylin
W.D. Flick
William H. Anderson
Helen A. Myron
Thomas Little
Richard Day
George Dudley
TOP CAST
Spring Byington
Mrs. John Jones
Kenneth Howell
Jack Jones
George Ernest
Roger Jones
June Carlson
Lucy Jones
Florence Roberts
Granny Jones
Billy Mahan
Bobby Jones
Marguerite Chapman
Margaret
John Qualen
Peters
Charles Judels
Giuseppe Galentoni
Chick Chandler
Doc Duggan
Forrester Harvey
Mr. Pim
Isabel Randolph
Hortense Dingwell
Walter Soderling
Mr. Flint
William B. Davidson
Judge Bull
Charles Lane
Johnson
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