Mr. Gardenia Jones

Mr. Gardenia Jones

1942•13m•4.7/10

Documentary

Ratings

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4.7/10(6)

Documentary short film depicting the work of the United Service Organizations (USO) in providing recreational and morale-boosting services for American troops.

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Production

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Charles Winninger

Charles Winninger

John Jones

Fay Bainter

Fay Bainter

Emmy Jones

Laraine Day

Laraine Day

Joanne

Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan

Gardenia Jones

Chill Wills

Chill Wills

Hotel Employee

Carey Wilson

Carey Wilson

Narrator

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