Sorrowful Jones 1949 (Comedy) Bob Hope & Lucille Ball

Sorrowful Jones, also known as Damon Runyon's Sorrowful Jones, is a 1949 American comedy-drama film directed by Sidney Lanfield. The film stars Lucille Ball and Bob Hope.
Sorrowful Jones was a remake of a 1934 Shirley Temple film, Little Miss Marker. In the film, a young girl is left with the notoriously cheap Sorrowful Jones (Hope) as a marker for a bet. When her father does not return, he learns that caring for a child interferes with his free-wheeling lifestyle. Lucille Ball plays a nightclub singer who is dating Sorrowful's boss. Ball's singing voice is provided by Annette Warren, who also sang for her in Fancy Pants and later provided the singing voice for Ava Gardner in Show Boat.

[@user-rw2px4yi4b]

Thank you who ever you are for making this available, I'm a 61 year old man, lonely on this Thanksgiving night. This movie reminds me of when I was a child growing up and my father used to watch a lot of stuff like this. God bless you.

[@JG-yp6pt]

I'm also lonely

[@ritacatalinich]

Greetings from Australia to both of you we don’t celebrate TG but Thanks giving is also to be happy that we are alive & able to wake up up & hear the birds & see the world , yes it’s not good sometimes to be on your own but remember better in your own company than to be with people that you don’t like or fight with so enjoy your time even alone if you are able to have a home & food & warmth then you are lucky 🍀 ☺️

[@amysummerhays9968]

Its ok to feel lonely..please know you are loved....keep doing things that bring you joy..

[@lucyflorey9152]

Alone as well. Bless you during these holidays!❤

[@ItsKrma00]

Where are you located? Perhaps we can interact if in the same time zone?

[@marymasiakowski5042]

I'm 64, disabled, and alone this Easter weekend. Thank you for all of the great movies that I'm finding on your site.

[@catchaser52]

Me too and I am 68. I am planning to spread gifts to hard luck people around me. Along with movies this keeps me going.

[@karolinesmail489]

60 here alone no family but watching classics makes me feel better about it ✌️♥️

[@warriorqueen1609]

JUST TURNED 60 ON APRIL 7th 2024 & DID I EVER ENJOY THIS MOVIE!!!! BOB HOPE ALWAYS MADE GREAT ONES!!!! NEVER KNEW LUCILLE BALL HAD SUCH A BEAUTIFUL VOICE EITHER!!!!! IMMENSE THANKS AND BLESSINGS FOR FINDING THIS TREASURE!!!!! 🙏 👍😎👏🤗

[@sarag5962]

Annette Warrens voice was dubbed in for Lucy. I laughed because it was so obvious that someone else was singing so I checked Wikipedia.

[@christinashurina1008]

😊 Thank you. At 65, Bob Hope and Lucille Ball always make me happy. I can relate to the lonely on Thanksgiving. I had 6 children and have tried to celebrate the BIG holiday (holy days), on another days to avoid the same days of the kids in-laws. My son, not married, who passed away 3 years ago, complained about how lonely it was for him, when he had no place to go on the "DAY" everyone was celebrating. This year, I felt his sorrow and was lonely. I try to keep keep focusing on all of my blessings instead of what I have lost. It's not always easy, but it sure does help, to thank God for all of our blessing, instead of what we lost. Have a great day!!!!

[@mimiluvfromsf]

Christina, so sorry for your sad loss, but focusing on all of your blessings is a wonderful way to live life.🌹

[@perrylankford4269]

❤❤🙏🙏

[@Susan-md6nd]

🙏❤️🙏

[@freedomrings1420]

I'm 63 and alone and have been for years. I'm pretty much a loner even though I have no problem talking to people. But after years Thanksgiving and Christmas just come and go . If you dwell on it , it makes it worse. I have a Border Collie and 2 rescue feral cats that I took in and they make me laugh. And I'd much rather be around them then plastic people.

[@deedoyle4069]

Me, too..@@freedomrings1420 with 3 rescue Cats who now support me, emotionally. They ARE my Angels!

[@drats1279]

Two wonderful delightful people who made millions laugh without a curse word mentioned. The pathetic vulgar comedians of today are not in the same class as these two.

[@lynnmk2384]

Sooooooo true/hate when people curse at work or when they are talking to people no respect not everyone wants to hear people curse and I am one one of them people now days don’t have respect for other people every body acts like everyone one curses but I am one in a million who doesn’t and is my pet peeve when they do Ughhhhhh

[@Mr.Howell78k]

​@@lynnmk2384I feel exactly the same way. Crashing your car or cutting your hand or dropping a pencil or telling a joke is no reason to use foul language. God is listening, He expects more of us.

[@mchrysogelos7623]

@@maddy927Jesus is AGAINST these things. Hating what Jesus hates is THE BEST WAY TO BE. GET OVER YOURSELF.

[@noahparsons7688]

Today's stuff is important to the people that matter. You don't. Next time leave out the comparisons.

[@Jenifer_G]

Love the decency of these movies, cloths, scenes, dialogue, actors, etc. Style etc. Cant get it now, glad I grew up watching Bob Hope and all that era of movies. 2024.

[@kausikghosh9968]

I am 52yr old man & this classic of Bob Hope is just unforgettable. It's so simple but extraordinary. Loved it from my heart.

[@paradiseisland786]

I'm 70 and I've not seen this movie, or maybe I"ve forgotten, what a blast Bob Hope and Lucille Ball, were quite the broadway and entertainment colabs.

[@tomdooley4226]

As one who watches almost always old b/w classic movies, I don't think I've ever seen a movie here on KZbin that had a better quality than this one. The copy is absolutely perfect watching it on my big screen. The picture is crisp and sharp like it was produced very recently. Also, I pay 13.99 for KZbin premium so no ads, and, for me, it's worth every penny of it! Thanks for providing us with this wonderful film! 😊

[@lyndonhenderson816]

❤ the little girl reminds me of my 5 year old great granddaughter ❤and I love her so much 😊😊😊😊😊

[@intignia]

If Mr. Hope's in the show then you know it's gonna be good fun and family friendly.

[@garyschultz7768]

Yeah Hope's humor was always clean & he always seemed a solid family man...but behind the scenes Mr.Hope led a sexually licentious life ... his wife (Delores) of nearly 70 yrs is said to have known but chose to turn a blind eye to it in exchange for being Mrs Hope ....

[@daveallen63]

Very true, I can't think of any I didn't like and I have 30 in my personal collection. I grew up watching the Bob Hope show, I've watched and collected as much of his stuff I can over the years. Funny thing is that I still occasionally run across one I hadn't seen before. He did around a hundred movies and TV appearances in his life time, and lived to be 100 or very close to it.

[@garyschultz7768]

Loved the Road pictures Hope & Crosby made together..More than just an entertainer B.H. (aka Packy East) is a piece of Americana...& btw Bob ... Thanks for the Memories !!!

[@nancyandrews8891]

​@daveallen63 I've grown up watching Bob Hope's movies, too. I've watched, just about, every movie he's made. And Bob going overseas for Our Military Men & Women for Christmas. Bob would have wonderful guest with him to Cheer Up Our Military. Oh Yeah I loved watching Bob Hope & Phyllis Dillard, So Funny, too... God Bless You'll & Merry Christmas You'll. Now I'll watch Bob Hope. Love In Christ...

[@daveallen63]

@@nancyandrews8891 Yes my fondest TV memories of days gone by, Bob Hope's troop visits just made you feel good. Merry Christmas and God Bless to you and yours as well!

[@KratostheThird]

Bob Hope is a relic of an older time when American entertainers could be relevant for decades. Like Lucille Ball, Bob entertained generations of audiences. When Bob wasn’t making content in Hollywood he traveled worldwide to entertain the troops. Countless people, including Lucille Ball’s own autobiography, said that Bob Hope was a fun guy to work with and he was never moody to his colleagues. It’s very sad that stuff like this will never be made again. Bob Hope and Lucille Ball were two members of the Greatest Generation. It was defined by frank, hard, dedicated workers. Who overcame the Twenties and ensuing Great Depression to serve in WW2. Who were responsible for pushing the Post War economic boom, who built a stable society and whom had integrity. Who were still beloved and cherished even long after their prime. Anyone who saw Bob Hope in the 1990’s can tell you this. They are sorely missed.

[@sparkythemagicpiano2867]

Bob Hope was English. He may have moved to the US, but that doesn’t change where he was born.

[@KratostheThird]

@@sparkythemagicpiano2867 He moved to the states when he was a young kid. He never forgot where he came from.

[@deedoyle4069]

YEP! I was There at that time. 'Still here at 85 & still loving these actors. They brought FUN back into many lives! 'Bless 'em!

[@KratostheThird]

@@deedoyle4069 You are one of the few who can rightfully say you saw these two firsthand. Bob Hope got his fame right before Lucy did. She was just starting her radio show My Favorite Husband when this film was made. Over the next 30 - 40 years they would guest on their respective programs. When Lucy died in 1989 Bob Hope gave a tribute to her, which was very nice.

[@mimiluvfromsf]

Hope and Ball two greats! Thank you DK!!!

[@hatednyc]

That kid is too adorable!

[@JamesJones-zq7pc]

This was actually a remake from a Shirley Temple movie.

[@lawrencesheppard4820]

Bob Hope would do the things we only dream of doing 😂

[@robertpage2023]

Shirley Temple who played this part in the original movie, "Little Miss Marker", was good but THIS is just incredible especially with this young actress whose first movie was this one. And of course, Bob, I got all the wise cracks and best lines, Hope and still, he is up staged by this little actress who is still around. Great movie!

[@edwardsullivan8041]

Two Comedy Legends....An Amazing Instant Classic...

[@annfoster465]

Thank you so much for showing this film, so nice to see class comedians that all the family can watch.

[@dkclassicsiii3806]

My pleasure!

[@sparkythemagicpiano2867]

Bob Hope was my fave Brit comedian who moved to America.

[@edenfrancesca.r4834]

I like these old movies better than anything made today. If only life turned out like in the fairy takes. 💞

[@mayranoguera838]

Any movie with lucille ball is great great

[@roykilo9642]

Another movie I have not seen...sure beat drinking tonight.thank you

[@wendybutler1681]

I love these old films. There's usually a pretty good story and the clothes, decor and cars are fun to see. A car chase from the 30s or 40s is far more entertaining than modern ones with all the noise and CGI.

[@user-lo7eo3nt6t]

Hey Roy! Why not do what I do when I come across a good old Bob Hope movie, watch it and drink at the same time?!🤗🙃

[@wendybutler1681]

When I was a little kid i was not a sandwich or burger eater because I didn't like bread. I would get to order steak because dad would get what I couldn't eat. Seeing Sorrowful forking up that chunk of Martha Jane's steak brought back a 60 yo memory. Sometimes there wasn't any left for dad. I am a carnivore! These two were staples of my childhood. Bob Hope was ok for me in small doses but we all loved Lucy. How could we not?

[@Hollystein]

So glad to hear I am also not the only person who doesn’t like bread! Who wants bread when you can have steak!

[@justicebeginstoshine8069]

@@Hollysteinas a baker you both horrify me

[@aileen694]

​@@justicebeginstoshine8069 😁🤣😁😁

[@carmenfoote7999]

First time I have ever seen this movie and what a wonderful delight it was. Bob Hope and Lucille Ball, two comedy legends teaming up with adorable Mary Jane Saunders for the perfect trio and a good-hearted movie. They don't make them like this anymore. Thanks. Joe S.

[@brunodesamber5714]

Thank. You. 🎉🎉🎉🎉 nice. Movie. 👌💯💥👍

[@birdlynn417]

Bob Hope has always been my favorite! Delightful all the way through. Thank you. 😃🤩🥰 What great picture quality too.

[@dkclassicsiii3806]

My pleasure!

[@user-lo7eo3nt6t]

My mom loved Bob Hope movies! I used to watch them together with her late at night in the days when we had only two television stations! I was just a little kid, and even though I had to wake up early the next morning to go to school, my mother did not mind! Thanks for the upload!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@cheriset3436]

So Lucy CAN sing!!!!! I love Lucy! Such a different character from her in other films..nice..love Bob Hope too..Thank you!

[@disboygotdabeat]

Of course Lucille Ball was not actually singing the songs...she was lip-syncing. I don't know who she was lip-syncing to or who the actual singer was.

[@josephweiss2115]

Havin' a Wonderful Wish (Time You Were Here) by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans Lucille Ball dubbed by Annette Warren

[@sharksport01]

​@@josephweiss2115 Thank you, I was looking everywhere.

[@chirelle.alanalooney8609]

​ Oh thank you for telling us who the singer was that sang that song. I knew that she wasn't the one singing because if you look closely you can see that Lucille Ball was a little or slightly off, regarding her mouth movements. Plus I Also know that She Doesn't Sing period. The Woman That Actually Sang In the Movie Was Annette Warren.

[@hankwhite4111]

Thank you for giving us a moral with movie with two high class actors. Only from the right Era can come a great movie.

[@user-dh5cv6go1v]

Good flick, heart touching. Tku for post.

[@aileen694]

What a sweet film, thank you! Bawb Hope, quite young and handsome with lovely, clever Lucille Ball. That dear little girl, Martha and some great-looking horses there. Excellent!!!

[@davidcarlson2152]

_Don't let it happen again._ _Next time I'll lose my temper._

[@GardensLadyBug]

I enjoyed seeing this fun movie. Thank you for sharing it.

[@dkclassicsiii3806]

Thank you too

[@undergroundwarrior70]

A very good comedy/drama film with Bob Hope, Lucille Ball, William Demarest and Bruce Cabot. My favorite character is "Once Over" Sam played by Tom Pedi. He would have made a good capo in 'The Godfather' film. I have not seen this classic in decades. Lucille Ball was one fantastic actress in feature films, but they were B-Movies, but she did say that she learned a lot just being in them and did helped her a lot at being better in her acting skills. The only problem that she had is she really couldn't sing, and her voice was dubbed over by other female singers in some of the films she was in that she portrayed as a singer like this one. Five Stars + and a thumbs up for this classic film.

[@hollyharps]

Not a B movie, exactly, because Bob Hope.

[@Susan-md6nd]

Lovely movie. I can't get over, how much Kelsey Grammer, looks so much like, Bob Hope❤I wasn't born, when this movie was made, but I loved it❤❤I did grow up, watching Bob, Bing and Lucy🇦🇺

[@dasygonzalez5235]

Thank u for putting this movie on KZbin! I love Classic movies and Lucy!!

[@FOX007-um1wr]

Such a delightful movie. Bob Hope and Lucille Ball make a good comedy team to.

[@aprils376]

I love Bob Hope. Thank you for the post.

[@AngelCatBaby]

Thank you for sharing this movie, I’m in my 70s and this brings back a lot of memories for me. I love this movie and two of the best comedians that graced the screen were Bob and Lucy, always going out of their way in entertaining the troops. This story was more of a serious story, but done well with a bit of humor in it as well. Love the horse being used for this film, and how it made a difference in her recovery. I really wish I knew who the little girl was, if it was Shirley Temple, I remember her more from earlier films than this one. My mother was a big fan of hers. It’s so beautiful not to hear or have all the cursing that is in today’s films. It actually doesn’t make the film better, but actually makes it worse, and takes away from the overall quality of the film itself. I’m sick and tired of hearing swearing words in films and if a movie has too much of it in it, I will actually walk out of theaters instead of watching it. This also goes for redundancy with sexual content and sexual overkill of sexual groin jokes and other material that degrades an otherwise good story. I look for good stories, good solid actors/actresses, good quality and substance in the film itself…if it doesn’t have this in them, I won’t watch them. One of my favorites right now is a foreign film called “Resurrection Ertugrul”, a Turkish film that has, for me, become a classic of historical significance and holds the same genre for me to that of the “Ben-Hur” film of the 1950s. It has a very strong historical story taken from various records of the early 1200s era, strong actors/actresses, and various battles and sword fights with the Byzantine empire, Mongolian invasion, Templar Knights, etc. It has qualities of faith, strength, courage, shows love without all the sexual overtones that is in today’s films, including NO vulgar language. Plus, also includes having 6 seasons with about 180 episodes in each season viewing time and lasting about an hour or two for each episode. For me, the quality and depth of this foreign series is very close to what Ben-Hur stood for. I have watched it many times from the beginning to the end of each season. I just wish films would go back to better quality made films than what I have been watching these days…none can hold a candle to the many films that made them classics of the past…that of quality and substance in storylines.

[@KratostheThird]

I knew Bob entertained the troops, I didn't know Lucy did.

[@maryhull531]

A delightful movie . What a clever sweet little girl .

[@helenhamblin1468]

Annette Warren (born July 11, 1922) is an American vocalizer and popular jazz and song stylist best known for dubbing the singing voices of such stars as Lucille Ball in Sorrowful Jones (1949) and Fancy Pants (1950), and Ava Gardner in the 1951 film version of Show Boat.

[@perrylankford4269]

This was my first experience of Bob Hope and Lucille Ball.. It was a good surprise.. Thank you.

[@davidhewson8605]

A lovely film , had me in tears a bit peeling onions . Bob and Lucille good together . Thanks. Dave

[@bigpeeler]

Thank you.

[@GazAce]

That was great! I grew up watching Bob Hope & absolutely love his style of comedy. His lines were always awesome. Thanks so much for posting & great quality too btw, both audio & video, amazing man! 🙏👍👌😊

[@dkclassicsiii3806]

My pleasure!

[@bjackins1879]

I agree wholeheartedly! A leading man who constantly joked about how cowardly he is, how out of shape, how dishonest, how cheap, and on and on. The self-deprecating wisecracks, there can never be too many. All of us non-Rock Hudson, non-Gregory Peck types can so relate! Thank you!

[@fionabryant7923]

Hope was a good, natural actor..

[@schizoozy]

Annette Warren did the singing for Lucille Ball in this film.

[@gwenniegirl50]

This movie was based on a Damon Runyon story. It’s a remake of the 1934 movie “Little Miss Marker” starring Shirley Temple.

[@LindaMerchant-bq2hp]

Classic comedy movie with two legends i wish films were still made like these ❤❤😂😂

[@redapple2752]

Ooooo!! I did not expected to see Lucy! I love Lucy!

[@flyingtigerline]

One superb movie. It makes me feel happy.

[@roberthodges1385]

Thank you. A delightful movie.

[@wendybutler1681]

She is absolutely adorable!

[@gwenniegirl50]

That cutie pie was Mary Jane Saunders

[@izzy8823]

Wow..this was an awesome movie ..

[@Amphy002]

Interesting to see Lucille Ball in a non-slapstick role and Bob Hope more downbeat than usual.

[@johnrudy9404]

Pleasant surprise.

[@sojourning7]

Awesome! two of the best!...😅

[@Tmem3000]

Films that encourage good morals ، rell I really loved it

[@denislinehan5581]

Damon Runyon !!! Keep the snobs. An American one of a kind. Thanks

[@KStew9010]

These were my Sunday morning favorites on tv. Thanks so much for this😊

[@TTK59]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@dkclassicsiii3806]

You're welcome!

[@infonut]

God bless Damon Runyon. 💗

[@nancyhowell4505]

This turned out to be quite a surprise! Until they got involved with the little girl it didn't hold much interest for me. Story started moving right along then. Got caught up in how all "4" of them could live happily ever after together. 3 + 🐎= 4 ❤

[@pamfrank3962]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful movie 🎬 🎞 🎥

[@dkclassicsiii3806]

My pleasure!

[@dwightherrington7793]

I love bob Hope always have always will

[@i_am_a_freespirit]

👍🏼 wonderful movie, thank you.🥰

[@TheNurulaulia]

Thanks for posting❤❤❤

[@dkclassicsiii3806]

You are so welcome

[@arieswaters]

36 minutes in. I got to turn this thing off I got stuff to do. I love this movie. I'll have to finish it later

[@user-fk8uv6fp5g]

❤ love 💕 this thanks for sharing

[@elsagarcia887]

I ❤ Bob hope so much ❤❤😊

[@CCoburn3]

Bob Hope was in two versions of this and Walter Matthau was in another. This may be the best version.

[@dynjarren8355]

Back when Hope was a funny Comedic actor. His persona was as a weak and scared guy who survives by his wits, not fisticuffs. Lucy was always funny and a natural physical Comedian. Her face and voice were here weapons. She was hilarious! I also enjoyed his Road pictures with his partner and foil Bing Crosby. It was so funny how they constantly insulted each other and tried to one up the other. A great comedic pairing. Martin and Lewis, Abbot and Costello and Laurel and Hardy. One straight man and one crazy fool as the instigator. That formula worked so well. Like the Buddy picture. 48 hrs and Rush Hour. People relate to duos better than one person. It’s always good to have someone to push off of or play against. The tension and camaraderie a duo creates is what makes it entertaining and fun to watch.

[@sarahb2623]

Thanks for this upload. What a sweet, funny movie. One of the rare occasions that I fully enjoyed Bob Hope, too. 😊

[@diiirty8]

awesome movie ❤

[@richardsimms251]

Terrific jokes

[@aprils376]

That little girl is so cute

[@amyreynolds3619]

She looks like Natalie Wood.

[@larrypahl5756]

thanx4post

[@garycarpenter2980]

I've not seen this movie in ages

[@ianbrown5486]

Clean and funny thank you 😊

[@peggy6244]

Good movie and the little girl held her own😊 She lived into her 80's and died just a few years ago.

[@Aubreykrendale]

Held her own? She stole the show.

[@frilansspion]

What a hilarious and adorable movie!

[@nancycatania7763]

Loved this movie! Thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks so much for posting!

[@kimconklin6527]

❤ I LOVE Lucy In This Role... PURE Genius... ☆☆*

[@rubytroy7756]

Most enjoyable 😂😅🤣

[@stevehartman1730]

Bob Hope lived to b 102. He treated his Mom well he grew up in poverty so did quite a few

[@dianalavertue5638]

Superb!! And perfect for the insurrection in 2023

[@juliusbocala138]

This was both a funny and touching film. I enjoyed the story. 🙂

[@glenrobinson916]

Three cheers for “Dreamy Joe!”

[@donmitchell1677]

I apologize for being negative but this is what America used to be and sadly is no more… Strangely, I was never a fan of Lucille Ball, but I’ve seen every single movie and TV show not to mention visiting her private studio at universal. She was that impactful to me there was something about her that made my mother an Italian immigrant, feel comfortable in America.. You’ll never see another icon like Bob hope. For him to handle a marriage a career and selfless service to our military through the USO is unmatchable buy any clown that thinks they are movie stars today. Bob Hope was a true movie star these clowns today with all those computers think that their something special but they’re not they’re fake.

[@sparkythemagicpiano2867]

Bob Hope was an immigrant too, from England, a fact many Americans choose to ignore.

[@peterkerr803]

Lucy’s got some pipes!

[@LJ-ht4zs]

Lucy was often dubbed but not in Dance, Girl Dance; Friendship song in Du Barry was a Lady; and Breezing Along with the Breeze in Long Long Trailer. Her schtick in I Love Lucy was she couldn't sing and couldn't dance - but she could do both. Even if actresses could sing ok they were often dubbed and men were not. Audrey Hepburn practiced to sing in "My Fair Lady," while she was allegedly pretty good, but was dubbed anyway. Thus, she did not win the Academy Award because of that, while Rex Harrison talked sang his songs and won the Academy Award for his part.

[@GathKingLeppbertI]

$4200 in 1949 is equivalent to $54315.71 today.

[@stephenchristian5739]

JUST A FANTASTIC FILM & i'm a critic I mean I'm hard on just about everything, this film has so many great lines, good script great acting by all, THIS IS A GREAT SURPRISE THANK YOU!! GOD BLESS BH LB & cast. & DK CLASSICS

[@artroraback8663]

Thanks for sharing this delightful movie!

[@dkclassicsiii3806]

Thank you too!

[@pressureworks]

When did she Divorce Sorrowful, and marry a certain Cuban Bandleader ???

[@stephenterrilltraveller]

Fantastic flick!

[@Coupal1]

I loved it!

[@dizzman5546]

"anyone taking up a collection for mrs whitey'? 😅😅

[@thegreencat9947]

Damon Runyon...the best.

[@garyschultz7768]

at 7:22... Lucy enters. at 24:34.... Lucy sings. never seen her singing b4... i ❤ Lucy

[@gwenniegirl50]

Lucille Ball was dubbed by Annette Warren

[@garyschultz7768]

@gwenniegirl50 thank you... I should have known.

[@catchaser52]

04:03 "I like sudden death in the last race,,,,," 😄😂🤣

[@Dss902]

Hilarious!