7.4
Movie
Writing
Grover Jones
- Born
- Died
- (aged 46)
- Birthplace
- Rosedale, Indiana, USA
- Credits
- 86 titles
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Grover Jones (November 15, 1893 – September 24, 1940) was an American screenwriter - often teamed with William Slavens McNutt - and film director. He wrote more than 104 films between 1920 and his death. He also was a film journal publisher and prolific short story writer. Jones was born in Rosedale, Indiana, grew up in West Terre Haute, Indiana, and died in Hollywood, California. He was the father of American polo pioneer Sue Sally Hale.
Signature work
Known For
7.4
Movie
6.6
Movie
The Shepherd of the Hills
6.4
Movie
Dark Command
6.6
Movie
The Lives of a Bengal Lancer
6.5
Movie
If I Had a Million
6.5
Movie
The Trail of the Lonesome Pine
7.0
Movie
Abe Lincoln in Illinois
6.1
Movie
The Milky Way
5.8
Movie
The Virginian
6.5
Movie
Souls at Sea
5.9
Movie
The Iron Mule
6.3
Movie
The Kid from Brooklyn
4.3
Movie
Dangerous Paradise
5.7
Movie
Captain Caution
5.8
Movie
Lady and Gent
6.6
Movie
One Sunday Afternoon
5.6
Movie
Captain Fury
6.8
Movie
Lucky Night
Crew credits 86
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | John Wayne: An American Icon Film | Writer |
| 1946 | The Kid from Brooklyn Film | Screenplay |
| 1941 | The Shepherd of the Hills Film | Screenplay |
| 1941 | A Girl, a Guy, and a Gob Film | Story |
| 1940 | A Little Bit of Heaven Film | Story |
| 1940 | Captain Caution Film | Screenplay |
| 1940 | Dark Command Film | Screenplay |
| 1940 | Abe Lincoln in Illinois Film | Adaptation |
| 1939 | The Under-Pup Film | Screenplay |
| 1939 | Captain Fury Film | Screenplay |
| 1939 | Lucky Night Film | Screenplay |
| 1937 | 52nd Street Film | Writer |
| 1937 | Souls at Sea Film | Screenplay, Producer |
| 1936 | The Trail of the Lonesome Pine Film | Writer |
| 1936 | The Milky Way Film | Screenplay |
| 1935 | One Way Ticket Film | Screenplay |
| 1935 | Two for Tonight Film | Writer |
| 1935 | Annapolis Farewell Film | Writer |
| 1935 | The Lives of a Bengal Lancer Film | Writer |
| 1934 | Behold My Wife! Film | Screenplay |
| 1934 | You Belong to Me Film | Screenplay |
| 1933 | Hell and High Water Film | Director, Writer |
| 1933 | One Sunday Afternoon Film | Screenplay |
| 1932 | If I Had a Million Film | Adaptation |
| 1932 | Trouble in Paradise Film | Adaptation |
| 1932 | Lady and Gent Film | Writer |
| 1932 | Sky Bride Film | Screenplay |
| 1932 | The Broken Wing Film | Screenplay |
| 1932 | Strangers in Love Film | Screenplay |
| 1931 | Touchdown! Film | Screenplay |
| 1931 | Rich Man's Folly Film | Writer |
| 1931 | Huckleberry Finn Film | Writer |
| 1931 | Dude Ranch Film | Screenplay |
| 1931 | Gun Smoke Film | Story, Adaptation |
| 1931 | The Conquering Horde Film | Adaptation, Screenplay |
| 1930 | Tom Sawyer Film | Writer |
| 1930 | Derelict Film | Writer |
| 1930 | Love Among the Millionaires Film | Writer |
| 1930 | The Light of Western Stars Film | Adaptation |
| 1930 | Young Eagles Film | Writer |
| 1930 | Dangerous Paradise Film | Writer |
| 1930 | Burning Up Film | Story |
| 1929 | The Mighty Film | Adaptation |
| 1929 | The Virginian Film | Adaptation |
| 1928 | What a Night! Film | Story |
| 1928 | Take Me Home Film | Story |
| 1928 | Hot News Film | Adaptation |
| 1928 | The Big Killing Film | Story |
| 1928 | Partners in Crime Film | Story, Scenario Writer |
| 1928 | God of Mankind Film | Director |
| 1928 | Wife Savers Film | Scenario Writer |
| 1927 | The Gay Defender Film | Story |
| 1927 | She's a Sheik Film | Screenplay |
| 1927 | Figures Don't Lie Film | Writer |
| 1927 | The Pride of Pikeville Film | Scenario Writer |
| 1927 | Wedding Bills Film | Screenplay |
| 1927 | The Jolly Jilter Film | Writer |
| 1927 | Smith's New Home Film | Writer |
| 1927 | Smith's Customer Film | Scenario Writer |
| 1927 | Lucky Fool Film | Director |