What Happened to Jones (1920)
Overview
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.019 |
Directed By
James Cruze
TOP CAST
Bryant Washburn
Jimmie Jones
Margaret Loomis
Cissy Smith
J. Morris Foster
Bobbie Brown (as J. Maurice Foster)
Frank Jonasson
Anthony Goodley
Lillian Leighton
Matilda Brown
Caroline Rankin
Alvina Smith
Richard Cummings
Green
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