Little Johnny Jones is a 1929 American sound (All-Talking) black-and-white musical film released in the United States adapted from the musical play of the same name. The film was directed by Mervyn LeRoy, who had acted in the 1923 silent version, and main character Johnny Jones was played by Edward Buzzell. The film is best known for its two Broadway classic songs from the play, "Give My Regards to Broadway" and "The Yankee Doodle Boy".

Plot

Johnny Jones (Edward Buzzell) is a talented young jockey who rides Yankee, the beloved racehorse of Ed Baker (Robert Edeson), to victory at the Meadowbrook race. This win attracts the attention of Sam Johnson, the biggest stable owner in the country, who takes Johnny to New York to compete at the highest level. Johnny is deeply in love with Mary Baker (Alice Day), Ed's daughter, and promises her he will remain faithful. However, upon finding success in New York, Johnny becomes enchanted with the nightlife and Broadway, especially the glamorous actress Vivian Dale (Edna Murphy). Johnny frequently visits nightclubs with Vivian, charming audiences with his singing—most notably the song “I’m a Yankee Doodle Dandy.” A stage producer is so impressed he offers Johnny a career on stage, but Johnny chooses to continue racing.