Gentleman Joe Palooka (1946)
In the second film of Monogram's Joe Palooka series, Joe is 'used', by two state senators scheming to obtain oil-rich lands, in a publicity campaign to get the land transferred to the state, supposedly for a park. When Joe learns that he has been used as a dupe he becomes disillusioned and leaves the prize=fighting profession. But, his manager, sparring partners, and fiancée manage to expose the land-grab scheme, clear Joe's name and discredit the crooked politicians.
Director: Cy Endfield
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date: October 5, 1946
Cast
- Leon Errol - Knobby Walsh
- Joe Kirkwood Jr. - Joe Palooka
- Guy Kibbee - Uncle Charlie
- Elyse Knox - Anne Howe
- Lionel Stander - Harry Mitchell
- H.B. Warner - Sen. McCarden
- Stanley Prager - Rapadsky
- Warren Hymer - Louie - Sparring Partner
- Richard Lane - Phillips
- Cliff Nazarro - First Character
Screenplay
- Ham Fisher (Characters)
- Cy Endfield (Screenplay)
Music: Edward J. Kay
Cinematography: William A. Sickner
Production: Monogram Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Boxing and Fighting Stories
Keywords
boxer, based on comic
More Films by Director: Cy Endfield
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gentleman Joe Palooka about?
- In the second film of Monogram's Joe Palooka series, Joe is 'used', by two state senators scheming to obtain oil-rich lands, in a publicity campaign to get the land transferred to the state, supposedly for a park. When Joe learns that he has been used as a dupe he becomes disillusioned and leaves the prize=fighting profession. But, his manager, sparring partners, and fiancée manage to expose the land-grab scheme, clear Joe's name and discredit the crooked politicians.
- Who directed Gentleman Joe Palooka?
- Gentleman Joe Palooka was directed by Cy Endfield.
- Who stars in Gentleman Joe Palooka?
- Gentleman Joe Palooka stars Leon Errol, Joe Kirkwood Jr., Guy Kibbee, Elyse Knox, Lionel Stander, H.B. Warner.
- How long is Gentleman Joe Palooka?
- Gentleman Joe Palooka has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is Gentleman Joe Palooka?
- Gentleman Joe Palooka is a Comedy, Crime, Drama film.
- Where was Gentleman Joe Palooka produced?
- Gentleman Joe Palooka was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Gentleman Joe Palooka?
- The themes of Gentleman Joe Palooka include: Boxing and Fighting Stories.