On Their Own

On Their Own

On Their Own

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On Their Own

"You'll roar at their adventures in trying to retrieve the family fortune!"

1940

1h 5m

8.0(1 votes)

Comedy

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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20th Century Fox

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Spring Byington

Spring Byington

Mrs. John 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

Marguerite Chapman

Marguerite Chapman

Margaret

John Qualen

John Qualen

Peters

Charles Judels

Charles Judels

Giuseppe Galentoni

Chick Chandler

Chick Chandler

Doc Duggan

Creative team

Directed by: Otto Brower
Written by: Harold Buchman
Val Burton

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